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EXAM PREP 6TH EDITION FITZGERALD
TEST BANK ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ pityriasis rosea. Answer: mild acute inflammatory disorder more
common in females (50%> males) during spring and fall; pruritic rash
found on trunk and proximal extremities; initial lesion is 2-10cm "herald
Patch" generalized rash presents within 1-2 weeks' ;lesions follow a
christmas tree pattern (follows cleavage lines on the trunk) eruption can
last 4-8 weeks. ***serologic test for syphyllis should be done if lesions
are NOT itching, lesions are present on palmar or plantar surfaces (this
was on our exam)**and lesions are few and perfect
⩥ treatment of pityriasis rosea. Answer: oral antihistamines, topical
antipruritic, cool compresses, topical steroids, uvb light, oral
erythroymycin
⩥ xanthelasma. Answer: yellow plaques as a result of fat build up under
the skin, usually near the inner canthus; hyperlipidemia is the underlying
cause; treated with surgical excision, argon and carbon dioxide laser
ablation, chemical cauterization, eletro-desication and cryotherapy.
Signs and symptoms include: usually located in medial side of upper
eyelids, does not affect function of eyelids, but ptosis can occur, more
common in woman, peak onset 40-50, uncontrolled diabetes is common
,cause of secondary hyperlipidemia. Can do lipid panel, biopsy to rule in
or rule out
⩥ lyme disease. Answer:
⩥ rocky mountain spotted fever. Answer:
⩥ small pox definition. Answer: infectious disease unique to humans,
caused by virus variants, localizes in blood vessels of the skin mouth and
throat
⩥ signs and symptoms of small pox. Answer: Sudden onset flu like
symptoms, rash appears as flat , red spots/lesions that turn into blisters
within 2 days filled with clear fluid and later with pus***pain is
excruciating**
⩥ what is the hallmark distribution of small pox, which is the primary
way of diagnosing. Answer: 1st lesions appear in oral mucosa/face or
forearms 2nd. centrifugal distribution (trunk and spreads out) with
greatest concentration on face, distal extremities 3rd on any one part of
body, all lesions are in the same stage of development 4th scabs lead to
pitted scars.
⩥ how to treat small pox. Answer: 1. small pox vaccine before infection
2. no cure once infected 3. supportive therapy and antibiotics to treat
, secondary bacterial infections 4. isolation of infected person to prevent
spreading to others
⩥ Antrax definition. Answer: acute disease caused b the bacterium
"bacillus anthraces" (referred to as spores) but are not fungal spores. 2.
anthrax spores can be produced in vitro and used as biological weapon 3.
disease is mostly lethal; affects humans and animals 4. spores are
transported by clothing, shoes, body of dead animals that die of anthrax
⩥ what are the signs and symptoms of anthrax?
Cutaneous form. Answer: 1. cutaneous (95% cases) a. occurs on exposed
areas on arms and hands, followed by face and neck b. pruritic papule
leading to ulcer surround vesicles. c. develops into black necrotic central
eschar with edema d. after 1-2 weeks, eschar dries, loosens and
separates, leaving a permanent scar e. regional lymphadenopathy
⩥ signs of symptoms of anthrax inhalation form. Answer: 5% of cases.
follows deposition of spore-bearing particles into alveolar spaces,
clinical presentation shows a biphasic pattern. (A) prodromal phase:
non-specific flu-like symptoms, dyspnea, malaise, myalgia (B)
Fulminant phase: fever, diaphoresis and septic shock
⩥ lab testing and treatment for anthrax. Answer: gram stain of specimen.
vaccine exist for those at risk such military. Antibiotics: penicillin, cipro,
doxycycline and report to health deparment
EXAM PREP 6TH EDITION FITZGERALD
TEST BANK ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ pityriasis rosea. Answer: mild acute inflammatory disorder more
common in females (50%> males) during spring and fall; pruritic rash
found on trunk and proximal extremities; initial lesion is 2-10cm "herald
Patch" generalized rash presents within 1-2 weeks' ;lesions follow a
christmas tree pattern (follows cleavage lines on the trunk) eruption can
last 4-8 weeks. ***serologic test for syphyllis should be done if lesions
are NOT itching, lesions are present on palmar or plantar surfaces (this
was on our exam)**and lesions are few and perfect
⩥ treatment of pityriasis rosea. Answer: oral antihistamines, topical
antipruritic, cool compresses, topical steroids, uvb light, oral
erythroymycin
⩥ xanthelasma. Answer: yellow plaques as a result of fat build up under
the skin, usually near the inner canthus; hyperlipidemia is the underlying
cause; treated with surgical excision, argon and carbon dioxide laser
ablation, chemical cauterization, eletro-desication and cryotherapy.
Signs and symptoms include: usually located in medial side of upper
eyelids, does not affect function of eyelids, but ptosis can occur, more
common in woman, peak onset 40-50, uncontrolled diabetes is common
,cause of secondary hyperlipidemia. Can do lipid panel, biopsy to rule in
or rule out
⩥ lyme disease. Answer:
⩥ rocky mountain spotted fever. Answer:
⩥ small pox definition. Answer: infectious disease unique to humans,
caused by virus variants, localizes in blood vessels of the skin mouth and
throat
⩥ signs and symptoms of small pox. Answer: Sudden onset flu like
symptoms, rash appears as flat , red spots/lesions that turn into blisters
within 2 days filled with clear fluid and later with pus***pain is
excruciating**
⩥ what is the hallmark distribution of small pox, which is the primary
way of diagnosing. Answer: 1st lesions appear in oral mucosa/face or
forearms 2nd. centrifugal distribution (trunk and spreads out) with
greatest concentration on face, distal extremities 3rd on any one part of
body, all lesions are in the same stage of development 4th scabs lead to
pitted scars.
⩥ how to treat small pox. Answer: 1. small pox vaccine before infection
2. no cure once infected 3. supportive therapy and antibiotics to treat
, secondary bacterial infections 4. isolation of infected person to prevent
spreading to others
⩥ Antrax definition. Answer: acute disease caused b the bacterium
"bacillus anthraces" (referred to as spores) but are not fungal spores. 2.
anthrax spores can be produced in vitro and used as biological weapon 3.
disease is mostly lethal; affects humans and animals 4. spores are
transported by clothing, shoes, body of dead animals that die of anthrax
⩥ what are the signs and symptoms of anthrax?
Cutaneous form. Answer: 1. cutaneous (95% cases) a. occurs on exposed
areas on arms and hands, followed by face and neck b. pruritic papule
leading to ulcer surround vesicles. c. develops into black necrotic central
eschar with edema d. after 1-2 weeks, eschar dries, loosens and
separates, leaving a permanent scar e. regional lymphadenopathy
⩥ signs of symptoms of anthrax inhalation form. Answer: 5% of cases.
follows deposition of spore-bearing particles into alveolar spaces,
clinical presentation shows a biphasic pattern. (A) prodromal phase:
non-specific flu-like symptoms, dyspnea, malaise, myalgia (B)
Fulminant phase: fever, diaphoresis and septic shock
⩥ lab testing and treatment for anthrax. Answer: gram stain of specimen.
vaccine exist for those at risk such military. Antibiotics: penicillin, cipro,
doxycycline and report to health deparment
