Dermatology UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
False - CORRECT ANSWER - Mild to moderate impetigo requires PO antibiotics to treat.
staff aureus and strep pyogenes - CORRECT ANSWER - A common bacterial organism
found in skin infection is
Impetigo - CORRECT ANSWER - bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated
pustules that become crusted and rupture
mupirocin - CORRECT ANSWER - topical antibiotic to treat mild impetigo
cephalexin - CORRECT ANSWER - antibiotic when impetigo worsens to treat MRSA
augmentin or cefalexin - CORRECT ANSWER - Child has cellulitis what meds would
you prescribe
Thrush - CORRECT ANSWER - oral candidiasis in the newborn (fungal infection)
mycostatin or fluconazole - CORRECT ANSWER - May be prescribed for thrush
tinea corporis - CORRECT ANSWER - several discrete annular raised patches with a
raised border
onychomycosis - CORRECT ANSWER - fungal infection of the nail