NURS 623 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY EXAM 1
2026 ACTUAL PAPER FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100 PERCENT CORRECT
◉ HSV-1 oral lesion treatment. Answer: Acetaminophen to control
pain. Ice or lip ointments like Blistex. OTC docosanol (abreva) 10%
cream applied 5 times a day. For more extensive lesions, penciclovir
(Denavir) 1% cream applied every 2 hours while awake. Extensive
oral lesions may require lidocaine, and acyclovier oral suspension
200mg/5mL, rinse mouth with 1 teaspoon and swallow five times a
day.
◉ HSV Patient education. Answer: Begin antiviral at the first sign of
tingling or burning.
No sharing of towels, silverware, or glasses. Wash hands frequently.
Avoid sex until lesions are healed, Use condoms every time to avoid
viral spread.
◉ Which dermatitis is an inherited skin reaction that begins in
infancy. Answer: Atopic dermatitis
◉ What is the "atopic triad?". Answer: Atopic eczema, asthma, and
allergies
,◉ What dermatitis is associated with the expression "the itch that
rashes?". Answer: Atopic dermatitis
◉ What is the objective finding with atopic dermatitis?. Answer:
Begins in infancy on cheeks, face, and upper extremities. Erythema is
often seen before pruritis. Flexural eczema seen between 4-10
antecubital fossa, popliteal fossa, and neck. Adults: face, neck, upper
chest, genital area and hands. Excoriated maculopapular lesions.
Oozing and crusting.
◉ What is the primary aim in management of atopic dermatitis?.
Answer: Control signs and symptoms because there is no cure.
◉ What is the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management
for atopic dermatitis?. Answer: Mild emollients like Ceraphil as a
substitute for soap. Soak and smear method, soak in tepid bath and
smear body with moisturizing cream, or petroleum jelly. Use a
humidifier.
Wet soaks or compresses with cool tap water or Burow's solution for
wet inflamed sores for 20-30 minutes, 4-6 times day. Topical
corticosteroids should be placed on inflamed areas immediately
following the soak.
Doxepin (sinequan) can be used to help with the itch. TCA.
Singular 10mg daily
Prednisone 60mg, daily, for 7 days.
, Immunomodulators Protopic, see relief in 3 days and have increased
quality of life. 2nd line treatment.
Bleach baths 1-2 a week for patients colonized with S. Aureus and at
risk for secondary bacterial skin infections.
Exacerbations are common in the fall.
◉ What is the cardinal symptom of contact dermatitis?. Answer:
Pruritic erythematous rash
◉ contact dermatitis. Answer: Rough, red patches, weeping lesions
with tiny vesicles.
◉ What is the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management
for contact dermatitis?. Answer: Moist compresses, Borow's
Solution, or calamine lotion applied several times a day.
Topical corticosteroids and oral steroids for severe cases.
Avoid triggers and avoid scratching to stop the spread.
Follow up in 1 week. Severe cases may be referred to dermatologist
or allergist.
◉ seborrheic dermatitis. Answer: Skin condition caused by an
inflammation of the sebaceous glands. It is often characterized by
redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness. Pink,
edematous skin covered with yellow, brown scales and crusts that
2026 ACTUAL PAPER FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100 PERCENT CORRECT
◉ HSV-1 oral lesion treatment. Answer: Acetaminophen to control
pain. Ice or lip ointments like Blistex. OTC docosanol (abreva) 10%
cream applied 5 times a day. For more extensive lesions, penciclovir
(Denavir) 1% cream applied every 2 hours while awake. Extensive
oral lesions may require lidocaine, and acyclovier oral suspension
200mg/5mL, rinse mouth with 1 teaspoon and swallow five times a
day.
◉ HSV Patient education. Answer: Begin antiviral at the first sign of
tingling or burning.
No sharing of towels, silverware, or glasses. Wash hands frequently.
Avoid sex until lesions are healed, Use condoms every time to avoid
viral spread.
◉ Which dermatitis is an inherited skin reaction that begins in
infancy. Answer: Atopic dermatitis
◉ What is the "atopic triad?". Answer: Atopic eczema, asthma, and
allergies
,◉ What dermatitis is associated with the expression "the itch that
rashes?". Answer: Atopic dermatitis
◉ What is the objective finding with atopic dermatitis?. Answer:
Begins in infancy on cheeks, face, and upper extremities. Erythema is
often seen before pruritis. Flexural eczema seen between 4-10
antecubital fossa, popliteal fossa, and neck. Adults: face, neck, upper
chest, genital area and hands. Excoriated maculopapular lesions.
Oozing and crusting.
◉ What is the primary aim in management of atopic dermatitis?.
Answer: Control signs and symptoms because there is no cure.
◉ What is the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management
for atopic dermatitis?. Answer: Mild emollients like Ceraphil as a
substitute for soap. Soak and smear method, soak in tepid bath and
smear body with moisturizing cream, or petroleum jelly. Use a
humidifier.
Wet soaks or compresses with cool tap water or Burow's solution for
wet inflamed sores for 20-30 minutes, 4-6 times day. Topical
corticosteroids should be placed on inflamed areas immediately
following the soak.
Doxepin (sinequan) can be used to help with the itch. TCA.
Singular 10mg daily
Prednisone 60mg, daily, for 7 days.
, Immunomodulators Protopic, see relief in 3 days and have increased
quality of life. 2nd line treatment.
Bleach baths 1-2 a week for patients colonized with S. Aureus and at
risk for secondary bacterial skin infections.
Exacerbations are common in the fall.
◉ What is the cardinal symptom of contact dermatitis?. Answer:
Pruritic erythematous rash
◉ contact dermatitis. Answer: Rough, red patches, weeping lesions
with tiny vesicles.
◉ What is the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management
for contact dermatitis?. Answer: Moist compresses, Borow's
Solution, or calamine lotion applied several times a day.
Topical corticosteroids and oral steroids for severe cases.
Avoid triggers and avoid scratching to stop the spread.
Follow up in 1 week. Severe cases may be referred to dermatologist
or allergist.
◉ seborrheic dermatitis. Answer: Skin condition caused by an
inflammation of the sebaceous glands. It is often characterized by
redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness. Pink,
edematous skin covered with yellow, brown scales and crusts that
