NRNP 6560 Final Exam Questions and Well
Detailed Answers (100% Correct
Solutions)2025update
purpura -CORRECT ANSWER multiple pinpoint hemorrhages and accumulation of
blood under the skin
causes: cytotoxic drugs, meprobamate, quinidine, quinine
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) -CORRECT ANSWER chronic autoimmune
inflammatory disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs
causes: hydralazine, isoniazid, penicillamine, procainamide
urticaria -CORRECT ANSWER allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the
eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives
causes: aspirin, imipramine, penicillin, serum, toxoid, vaccines
Bulla -CORRECT ANSWER a large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter
,Comedones -CORRECT ANSWER plug of keratin and sebum wedged in a dilated
pilosebaceous
crust -CORRECT ANSWER accumulated dried exudate
Excoriation -CORRECT ANSWER a superficial loss of skin, e.g., by scratching
lichenification -CORRECT ANSWER area of increased epidermal thickening with
exaggerated skin markings, caused by constant rubbing (atopic eczema)
keloid -CORRECT ANSWER a sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively
enlarging scar due to excessive collagen formation in the dermis during connective
tissue
macule -CORRECT ANSWER flat, colored spot on the skin
nodule -CORRECT ANSWER circumscribed, palpable area of the skin that is >0.5 cm
in diameter and appears in part or wholly within the dermis
papule -CORRECT ANSWER A circumscribed, solid elevation of skin < 1cm in
diameter, with no visible fluid
, patch -CORRECT ANSWER large macule, >2cm in diameter
plaque -CORRECT ANSWER circumscribed, disk-shaped elevated area of the skin
>1cm diameter
purpura -CORRECT ANSWER multiple pinpoint hemorrhages and accumulation of
blood under the skin
pustule -CORRECT ANSWER raised spot on the skin containing pus
scales -CORRECT ANSWER flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal
cells
scar -CORRECT ANSWER area of fibrous tissue that replaces the lost epidermis
stria -CORRECT ANSWER streak-like, linear, atrophic, pink, purple, or white lesion
caused by stretching of the skin
Telangiectasia -CORRECT ANSWER skin lesion due to permanently enlarged and
dilated blood vessels that are visible
ulcer -CORRECT ANSWER loss of epidermis and part or whole of the dermis
Detailed Answers (100% Correct
Solutions)2025update
purpura -CORRECT ANSWER multiple pinpoint hemorrhages and accumulation of
blood under the skin
causes: cytotoxic drugs, meprobamate, quinidine, quinine
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) -CORRECT ANSWER chronic autoimmune
inflammatory disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs
causes: hydralazine, isoniazid, penicillamine, procainamide
urticaria -CORRECT ANSWER allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the
eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives
causes: aspirin, imipramine, penicillin, serum, toxoid, vaccines
Bulla -CORRECT ANSWER a large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter
,Comedones -CORRECT ANSWER plug of keratin and sebum wedged in a dilated
pilosebaceous
crust -CORRECT ANSWER accumulated dried exudate
Excoriation -CORRECT ANSWER a superficial loss of skin, e.g., by scratching
lichenification -CORRECT ANSWER area of increased epidermal thickening with
exaggerated skin markings, caused by constant rubbing (atopic eczema)
keloid -CORRECT ANSWER a sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively
enlarging scar due to excessive collagen formation in the dermis during connective
tissue
macule -CORRECT ANSWER flat, colored spot on the skin
nodule -CORRECT ANSWER circumscribed, palpable area of the skin that is >0.5 cm
in diameter and appears in part or wholly within the dermis
papule -CORRECT ANSWER A circumscribed, solid elevation of skin < 1cm in
diameter, with no visible fluid
, patch -CORRECT ANSWER large macule, >2cm in diameter
plaque -CORRECT ANSWER circumscribed, disk-shaped elevated area of the skin
>1cm diameter
purpura -CORRECT ANSWER multiple pinpoint hemorrhages and accumulation of
blood under the skin
pustule -CORRECT ANSWER raised spot on the skin containing pus
scales -CORRECT ANSWER flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal
cells
scar -CORRECT ANSWER area of fibrous tissue that replaces the lost epidermis
stria -CORRECT ANSWER streak-like, linear, atrophic, pink, purple, or white lesion
caused by stretching of the skin
Telangiectasia -CORRECT ANSWER skin lesion due to permanently enlarged and
dilated blood vessels that are visible
ulcer -CORRECT ANSWER loss of epidermis and part or whole of the dermis
