NURS 5432 Actual Final Exams Question and Correct
Answers
What is the typical appearance of actinic keratosis? - Rough, scaly, erythematous
lesion.
What is the classic appearance of basal cell carcinoma? - Pearly papule with
rolled borders.
What is the appearance of squamous cell carcinoma? - Scaly, ulcerated lesion.
What cancer do the ABCDE warning signs apply to? - Melanoma.
Which medication decreases sebum production in females? - Spironolactone.
What is the indication for isotretinoin? - Severe nodulocystic acne.
What is a major risk of isotretinoin? - Teratogenicity (iPLEDGE required).
What are common side effects of doxycycline? - GI upset and photosensitivity.
Rosacea is often mistaken for what condition? - Acne vulgaris.
What are common symptoms of rosacea? - Facial redness, pustules,
telangiectasias, flushing.
, Does alcohol cause rosacea? - No, but it can worsen flushing.
What is the first-line treatment for rosacea? - Topical metronidazole.
What cosmetic tip can reduce redness in rosacea? - Green or yellow-tinted
makeup.
What are classic signs of tinea capitis? - Scaling, broken hairs, black dots.
What is the hallmark symptom of scabies? - Intense nocturnal pruritus.
What is a classic physical finding of scabies? - Linear burrows with black dot.
What is the first-line scabies treatment for age ≥2 months? - Permethrin 5%
(Elimite).
What is a teaching pearl for scabies? - Symptoms worsen before improving.
Where are lice most commonly found? - Behind ears and nape of neck.
What is a treatment pearl for lice medications? - Apply to dry hair.
When should lice treatment be repeated? - If live lice seen after 7 days.
, What is the first lesion of pityriasis rosea? - Herald (mother) patch.
What is the rash pattern of pityriasis rosea? - Christmas tree distribution.
What does a rash on palms/soles require ruling out? - Syphilis.
What is the most common trigger of erythema multiforme minor? - Viral
infections (HSV).
What medications are associated with erythema multiforme? - Sulfa drugs,
penicillin, anticonvulsants, NSAIDs.
How many mucous membranes does EM major involve? - At least two.
What is the management of EM minor? - Supportive care ± steroids.
What is the appearance of molluscum lesions? - Umbilicated papules with cheesy
core.
What is the typical course of molluscum? - Self-limited (weeks to years).
What virus causes common warts? - Human papillomavirus (HPV).
What is the first-line treatment for common warts? - Salicylic acid.
Answers
What is the typical appearance of actinic keratosis? - Rough, scaly, erythematous
lesion.
What is the classic appearance of basal cell carcinoma? - Pearly papule with
rolled borders.
What is the appearance of squamous cell carcinoma? - Scaly, ulcerated lesion.
What cancer do the ABCDE warning signs apply to? - Melanoma.
Which medication decreases sebum production in females? - Spironolactone.
What is the indication for isotretinoin? - Severe nodulocystic acne.
What is a major risk of isotretinoin? - Teratogenicity (iPLEDGE required).
What are common side effects of doxycycline? - GI upset and photosensitivity.
Rosacea is often mistaken for what condition? - Acne vulgaris.
What are common symptoms of rosacea? - Facial redness, pustules,
telangiectasias, flushing.
, Does alcohol cause rosacea? - No, but it can worsen flushing.
What is the first-line treatment for rosacea? - Topical metronidazole.
What cosmetic tip can reduce redness in rosacea? - Green or yellow-tinted
makeup.
What are classic signs of tinea capitis? - Scaling, broken hairs, black dots.
What is the hallmark symptom of scabies? - Intense nocturnal pruritus.
What is a classic physical finding of scabies? - Linear burrows with black dot.
What is the first-line scabies treatment for age ≥2 months? - Permethrin 5%
(Elimite).
What is a teaching pearl for scabies? - Symptoms worsen before improving.
Where are lice most commonly found? - Behind ears and nape of neck.
What is a treatment pearl for lice medications? - Apply to dry hair.
When should lice treatment be repeated? - If live lice seen after 7 days.
, What is the first lesion of pityriasis rosea? - Herald (mother) patch.
What is the rash pattern of pityriasis rosea? - Christmas tree distribution.
What does a rash on palms/soles require ruling out? - Syphilis.
What is the most common trigger of erythema multiforme minor? - Viral
infections (HSV).
What medications are associated with erythema multiforme? - Sulfa drugs,
penicillin, anticonvulsants, NSAIDs.
How many mucous membranes does EM major involve? - At least two.
What is the management of EM minor? - Supportive care ± steroids.
What is the appearance of molluscum lesions? - Umbilicated papules with cheesy
core.
What is the typical course of molluscum? - Self-limited (weeks to years).
What virus causes common warts? - Human papillomavirus (HPV).
What is the first-line treatment for common warts? - Salicylic acid.
