ADULT CARE FINAL EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Recommended vaccination for herpes zoster Right Ans - Recommended for
those 50 and older
Antiviral medications for herpes zoster in the first 72 hours Right Ans - *
Acyclovir
* Valacyclovir
* Famciclovir
Common complications of herpes zoster Right Ans - * Bell Palsy
* Eye infection leading to blindness (medical emergency)
Treatment options for psoriasis Right Ans - * Topical steroids
* Topical tar
* UV light
* Oral systemic agents (methotrexate, folic acid, systemic retinoids)
Identification of actinic keratosis Right Ans - By sight and description as
small pink, reddish, or reddish-brown scaly macules or papules
Common locations for actinic keratosis Right Ans - * Cheeks
* Temples
* Forehead
* Ears
* Neck
* Backs of hands
* Forearms
Teaching for prevention of actinic keratosis Right Ans - * Reduce sun-
exposure (10-2)
* Use sunscreen near reflective surfaces (SPF 15 or higher)
* Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before UV exposure and reapply every 2 hours
Contact dermatitis Right Ans - Acute or chronic inflammatory rash
secondary to contact with an irritant/allergen
Common causes of contact dermatitis Right Ans - A cell mediated immune
reaction caused by irritants such as poison ivy, soaps, metals
, Treatment for scabies Right Ans - * Scabicides (topical permethrin,
oral/topical ivermectin)
* Laundering clothes and personal items with hot water and detergent
ABCDEs mnemonic Right Ans - Helps identify skin cancers
'A' in the ABCDEs Right Ans - Asymmetry
Differentiation of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) from squamous cell carcinoma
(SCC) Right Ans - * BCC: small, waxy nodule with superficial blood vessels
and well-defined borders
* SCC: localized, rough, scaly lesion with central ulceration and crusting
Treatment for malignant melanoma Right Ans - * Excision or Mohs
* Possible lymph node dissection
* Immunotherapy and targeted therapy
* Chemotherapy
Hospice care Right Ans - Support and care for persons in the last phase of
an incurable disease, focusing on the whole person
Eligibility criteria for hospice care Right Ans - Must be certified as
terminally ill with a life expectancy of 6 months or less
Focus of palliative care Right Ans - Treats symptoms rather than disease
and aims to allow patients to live fully with incurable conditions
Common fears associated with dying Right Ans - * Thoughts of a long
painful death
* Facing death alone
* Dying in a nursing home
* Loss of body control
* Financial costs
Pharmacologic interventions for dyspnea at the end of life Right Ans - *
Opioids
* Bronchodilators
* Diuretics
Recommended vaccination for herpes zoster Right Ans - Recommended for
those 50 and older
Antiviral medications for herpes zoster in the first 72 hours Right Ans - *
Acyclovir
* Valacyclovir
* Famciclovir
Common complications of herpes zoster Right Ans - * Bell Palsy
* Eye infection leading to blindness (medical emergency)
Treatment options for psoriasis Right Ans - * Topical steroids
* Topical tar
* UV light
* Oral systemic agents (methotrexate, folic acid, systemic retinoids)
Identification of actinic keratosis Right Ans - By sight and description as
small pink, reddish, or reddish-brown scaly macules or papules
Common locations for actinic keratosis Right Ans - * Cheeks
* Temples
* Forehead
* Ears
* Neck
* Backs of hands
* Forearms
Teaching for prevention of actinic keratosis Right Ans - * Reduce sun-
exposure (10-2)
* Use sunscreen near reflective surfaces (SPF 15 or higher)
* Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before UV exposure and reapply every 2 hours
Contact dermatitis Right Ans - Acute or chronic inflammatory rash
secondary to contact with an irritant/allergen
Common causes of contact dermatitis Right Ans - A cell mediated immune
reaction caused by irritants such as poison ivy, soaps, metals
, Treatment for scabies Right Ans - * Scabicides (topical permethrin,
oral/topical ivermectin)
* Laundering clothes and personal items with hot water and detergent
ABCDEs mnemonic Right Ans - Helps identify skin cancers
'A' in the ABCDEs Right Ans - Asymmetry
Differentiation of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) from squamous cell carcinoma
(SCC) Right Ans - * BCC: small, waxy nodule with superficial blood vessels
and well-defined borders
* SCC: localized, rough, scaly lesion with central ulceration and crusting
Treatment for malignant melanoma Right Ans - * Excision or Mohs
* Possible lymph node dissection
* Immunotherapy and targeted therapy
* Chemotherapy
Hospice care Right Ans - Support and care for persons in the last phase of
an incurable disease, focusing on the whole person
Eligibility criteria for hospice care Right Ans - Must be certified as
terminally ill with a life expectancy of 6 months or less
Focus of palliative care Right Ans - Treats symptoms rather than disease
and aims to allow patients to live fully with incurable conditions
Common fears associated with dying Right Ans - * Thoughts of a long
painful death
* Facing death alone
* Dying in a nursing home
* Loss of body control
* Financial costs
Pharmacologic interventions for dyspnea at the end of life Right Ans - *
Opioids
* Bronchodilators
* Diuretics
