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NR 511 Week 3: Dermatology Davis Edge Review – Final Exam Study Guide
Section 1: Primary Skin Lesions & Morphology
1. Q: A flat, non-palpable change in skin color smaller than 1 cm is called a:
o A) Patch
o B) Plaque
o C) Macule
o D) Papule
2. Q: A palpable, solid elevation of skin less than 1 cm in diameter (e.g., a nevus) is a:
o A) Nodule
o B) Papule
o C) Wheal
o D) Vesicle
3. Q: A primary lesion filled with purulent fluid is a:
o A) Vesicle
o B) Bulla
o C) Pustule
o D) Cyst
4. Q: A small, fluid-filled blister less than 0.5 cm is a:
o A) Bulla
o B) Vesicle
, o C) Pustule
o D) Cyst
Section 2: Inflammatory & Common Conditions
5. Q: A teenager presents with comedones, pustules, and nodules on the face, chest, and back.
The most likely diagnosis is:
- A) Rosacea
- B) Acne vulgaris
- C) Perioral dermatitis
- D) Folliculitis
6. Q: First-line topical treatment for mild to moderate inflammatory acne includes:
o A) Topical corticosteroids
o B) Topical retinoid + benzoyl peroxide
o C) Oral doxycycline alone
o D) Topical antifungals
7. Q: A patient has erythematous papules and pustules on the central face with
telangiectasias, but no comedones. This describes:
o A) Acne vulgaris
o B) Rosacea
o C) Seborrheic dermatitis
o D) Contact dermatitis
8. Q: First-line treatment for mild rosacea includes:
o A) Oral isotretinoin
o B) High-potency topical steroids
o C) Metronidazole gel or azelaic acid
o D) Oral antifungals
9. Q: Chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis presenting with pruritic, scaly patches on
flexural surfaces in a patient with a personal/family history of atopy is:
o A) Psoriasis
, o B) Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
o C) Tinea corporis
o D) Lichen planus
10. Q: First-line treatment for acute atopic dermatitis flare includes:
o A) Oral antibiotics
o B) Low-potency topical corticosteroids
o C) UV light therapy
o D) Coal tar
Section 3: Infections (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal)
11. Q: Honey-colored crusted lesions on the face of a child. Most likely pathogen and
treatment?
- A) HSV; acyclovir
- B) Staph aureus or Strep pyogenes; topical mupirocin
- C) Candida; nystatin
- D) Dermatophyte; terbinafine
12. Q: A painful, localized cluster of boils with connecting subcutaneous tunnels is a:
o A) Furuncle
o B) Carbuncle
o C) Cellulitis
o D) Abscess
13. Q: “Tinea” infections are caused by:
o A) Bacteria
o B) Viruses
o C) Dermatophytes (fungi)
o D) Parasites
14. Q: Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) most commonly presents as:
o A) Honey-colored crusts