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A patient presents with red and scaly lesions in the scalp, and the hairs appear discolored,
lusterless, and brittle. The lesions started as small erythematous papule around a hair shaft on
the scalp. The hairs break off a few millimeters above the scalp skin surface. The lesion has
spread, forming numerous papules in a circular form. The NP knows that in considering the
management for this patient, the statements below are true(multiple answer) - ANSWER woods
lamp, 1%
or 2.5%(selsun)
patient should follow up negative culture after treatment
60 year-old female, who works in an animal shelter, comes to your clinic with complaints of a
rash on her buttocks and abdomen for the last week. She has not changed her detergents or
soap. Upon examination you see erythematous, ring-like lesions with raised, scaly border that
appears paler in center. Which test would initially help you make your diagnosis - ANSWER KOH
scraping
The differential diagnoses for atopic dermatitis include: contact dermatitis, drug reaction,
scabies, and tinea. A feature that can distinguish atopic dermatitis from the other diagnosis
include - ANSWER Personal history of asthma and hay fever
The most important aspect of skin care for individuals with atopic dermatitis is - ANSWER
application of
, lubricants emollients
Which of the following statement is true regarding Actinic Keratosis - ANSWER are considered
pre-
malignant cells and precursors to squamous cell ca
All of the following describe characteristics of benign skin lesions except - ANSWER variation in
color
A 73 year-old woman presents with a newly formed, painless, pearly, ulcerated nodule with
rolled edges and an overlying telangiectasis on the upper lip. Based on the description, what is
the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER Basal cell Ca
Which statement is true regarding Basal Cell Carcinoma: - ANSWER mostly found on head, neck
and
nose is a common spot
A 75 year-old man comes to the office with complaints over the last 72 hrs of low-grade fever,
headache & burning pain on one side of his back. He states he felt burning and tingling
sensation on his trunk a few days ago, then noticed a rash. Upon examination there is a
unilateral maculopapular and vesicular lesion on the right side of the trunk. The rash does not
cross the midline of the body. Based on the most likely diagnosis, what is your treatment plan? -
ANSWER Acyclovir 800mg PO 5 times a days for 7-10 days
Mr. Johnson is a 45 year old patient with DM type 2 and is homeless presents with nodules
on his skin around his beard. It started off as pustules on the hair shaft but has coalesced and
presents as nodules win pus. They are red and tender. Your diagnosis is - ANSWER carbuncle