NURS 5432 Actual Final Evaluation Q ana A
Which medication decreases sebum production in females? - Spironolactone.
What is the indication for isotretinoin? - Severe nodulocystic acne.
What is a major risk of isotretinoin? - Teratogenicity (iPLEDGE required).
What are common side effects of doxycycline? - GI upset and photosensitivity.
Rosacea is often mistaken for what condition? - Acne vulgaris.
What are common symptoms of rosacea? - Facial redness, pustules,
telangiectasias, flushing.
Does alcohol cause rosacea? - No, but it can worsen flushing.
What is the first-line treatment for rosacea? - Topical metronidazole.
What cosmetic tip can reduce redness in rosacea? - Green or yellow-tinted
makeup.
What are classic signs of tinea capitis? - Scaling, broken hairs, black dots.
Why are topical antifungals ineffective in tinea capitis? - Fungus invades hair shaft
→ requires systemic therapy.
, What are the first-line oral treatments for tinea capitis? - Griseofulvin or
terbinafine.
What is a kerion? - Inflammatory mass due to dermatophyte reaction.
Why must kerion be treated aggressively? - Risk of permanent scarring alopecia.
What is the characteristic lesion of tinea corporis? - Annular lesion with central
clearing.
Does tinea cruris involve the scrotum? - No (think candidiasis if scrotum
involved).
What are common locations of seborrheic dermatitis? - Scalp, nasolabial folds,
eyebrows, axilla, groin.
What conditions should sudden severe seborrhea raise concern for? - HIV or
diabetes mellitus.
What is the first-line treatment for scalp seborrhea? - Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
shampoo or selenium sulfide.
What is the key management step in contact dermatitis? - Remove the offending
agent.
, What causes irritant contact dermatitis? - Soaps, detergents, frequent
handwashing.
What is the hallmark feature of allergic contact dermatitis? - Delayed
hypersensitivity reaction with pruritus.
What substance causes poison ivy rash? - Urushiol.
When are oral steroids indicated for contact dermatitis? - >10% body surface
area involvement.
Why should Medrol Dosepaks be avoided? - Cause rebound dermatitis.
What do satellite lesions in diaper rash suggest? - Candidal diaper dermatitis.
What is the treatment for candidal diaper rash? - Nystatin cream + barrier
protection.
Acne is a disease of what structure? - Pilosebaceous unit.
What is the hallmark symptom of scabies? - Intense nocturnal pruritus.
What is a classic physical finding of scabies? - Linear burrows with black dot.
What is the first-line scabies treatment for age ≥2 months? - Permethrin 5%
(Elimite).
Which medication decreases sebum production in females? - Spironolactone.
What is the indication for isotretinoin? - Severe nodulocystic acne.
What is a major risk of isotretinoin? - Teratogenicity (iPLEDGE required).
What are common side effects of doxycycline? - GI upset and photosensitivity.
Rosacea is often mistaken for what condition? - Acne vulgaris.
What are common symptoms of rosacea? - Facial redness, pustules,
telangiectasias, flushing.
Does alcohol cause rosacea? - No, but it can worsen flushing.
What is the first-line treatment for rosacea? - Topical metronidazole.
What cosmetic tip can reduce redness in rosacea? - Green or yellow-tinted
makeup.
What are classic signs of tinea capitis? - Scaling, broken hairs, black dots.
Why are topical antifungals ineffective in tinea capitis? - Fungus invades hair shaft
→ requires systemic therapy.
, What are the first-line oral treatments for tinea capitis? - Griseofulvin or
terbinafine.
What is a kerion? - Inflammatory mass due to dermatophyte reaction.
Why must kerion be treated aggressively? - Risk of permanent scarring alopecia.
What is the characteristic lesion of tinea corporis? - Annular lesion with central
clearing.
Does tinea cruris involve the scrotum? - No (think candidiasis if scrotum
involved).
What are common locations of seborrheic dermatitis? - Scalp, nasolabial folds,
eyebrows, axilla, groin.
What conditions should sudden severe seborrhea raise concern for? - HIV or
diabetes mellitus.
What is the first-line treatment for scalp seborrhea? - Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
shampoo or selenium sulfide.
What is the key management step in contact dermatitis? - Remove the offending
agent.
, What causes irritant contact dermatitis? - Soaps, detergents, frequent
handwashing.
What is the hallmark feature of allergic contact dermatitis? - Delayed
hypersensitivity reaction with pruritus.
What substance causes poison ivy rash? - Urushiol.
When are oral steroids indicated for contact dermatitis? - >10% body surface
area involvement.
Why should Medrol Dosepaks be avoided? - Cause rebound dermatitis.
What do satellite lesions in diaper rash suggest? - Candidal diaper dermatitis.
What is the treatment for candidal diaper rash? - Nystatin cream + barrier
protection.
Acne is a disease of what structure? - Pilosebaceous unit.
What is the hallmark symptom of scabies? - Intense nocturnal pruritus.
What is a classic physical finding of scabies? - Linear burrows with black dot.
What is the first-line scabies treatment for age ≥2 months? - Permethrin 5%
(Elimite).
