APEA 3P Exam Prep-
Dermatology Questions with
Correct Answers and
Explanations
Impetigo is characterized by:
honey-colored crusts.
silvery scales.
marble-like lesions.
wheals with pus.
A.
Impetigo is a superficial bacterial infection of the skin characterized by honey-
colored crusts. Another form of impetigo is characterized by the presence of bullae.
These infections are treated with topical antibiotics, good hygiene, and frequent
hand washing. It is usually caused by Staphylococcus or Group A Streptococcus.
A patient was burned with hot water. He has several 2-3 cm fluid-filled lesions. What
are these termed?
Vesicles
Bullae
Cysts
Wheals
B.
Bullae are fluid-filled lesions that are greater than 6 mm in diameter. These are
common in patients who have a superficial partial-thickness burn. Vesicles are also
fluid filled, but they are smaller than 5 mm in diameter. A cyst is enclosed in a sac
that can contain fluid or gelatinous material. Wheals are erythematous, irregular
raised areas on the skin. All of these are termed primary lesions.
,The best way to evaluate jaundice associated with liver disease is to observe:
blanching of the hands, feet, and nails.
the sclera, skin, and lips.
the lips, oral mucosa, and tongue.
tympanic membrane and skin only.
B.
Looking at the sclera allows the examiner to see jaundice most easily and reliably.
Jaundice may also appear in the palpebral conjunctiva, lips, hard palate,
undersurface of the tongue, tympanic membrane, and skin. Jaundice in adults
usually is a result of liver disease, but it can be due to excessive hemolysis of red
blood cells. In infants, the usual cause is hemolysis of red blood cells, as is seen in
physiologic jaundice.
The most common place for a basal cell carcinoma to be found is the:
scalp.
Face.
Ear.
Anterior shin.
B.
The most common presentation of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is on the face. This is
probably because BCC occurs secondary to sun damage. The most common sun
exposure occurs on the face. In fact, 70% of BCC occurs on the face; 15% occurs on
the trunk.
A topical treatment for basal cell carcinoma is:
sulfacetamide lotion.
5-fluorouracil.
tetracycline lotion.
trichloroacetic acid.
B.
Several treatments exist for basal and squamous cell carcinoma. The majority are
simple procedures like cryotherapy, electrodessication, surgical excision, and a
, topical treatment like 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). The other agents listed are not used to
treat basal or squamous cell carcinoma. 5-FU works by inhibiting DNA synthesis. It is
effective if used for superficial basal cell carcinomas. It is available in cream and
solution and is usually applied twice daily for 3-6 weeks.
A 74-year-old male patient has sustained a laceration to his foot. His last tetanus
shot was more than 10 years ago. He has completed the primary series. What
should be recommended?
Tetanus toxoid only
Tetanus and diphtheria only
His primary series will protect him.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap)
D.
More than 10 years has elapsed since this patient’s last tetanus shot. He needs
another one. Tdap is specifically indicated for adolescents, older adults, healthcare
providers, and third trimester pregnant patients who have completed a primary
series. Tetanus toxoid is indicated in the rare adult or child who is allergic to the
aluminum adjuvant in the Td immunization.
7- A patient presents with small vesicles on the lateral edges of his fingers and
intense itching. On close inspection, there are small vesicles on the palmar surface
of the hand. What is this called?
Seborrheic dermatitis
Dyshidrotic dermatitis
Herpes zoster
Varicella zoster
B.
This dermatitis is intensely pruritic and involves the palms and soles and lateral
aspects of the fingers. Over a couple of weeks, the vesicles desquamate.
Recurrences are common. Seborrheic dermatitis affects only hairy areas of the
body. The vesicles might raise suspicion of a viral infection, but this is not present in
this case.
Dermatology Questions with
Correct Answers and
Explanations
Impetigo is characterized by:
honey-colored crusts.
silvery scales.
marble-like lesions.
wheals with pus.
A.
Impetigo is a superficial bacterial infection of the skin characterized by honey-
colored crusts. Another form of impetigo is characterized by the presence of bullae.
These infections are treated with topical antibiotics, good hygiene, and frequent
hand washing. It is usually caused by Staphylococcus or Group A Streptococcus.
A patient was burned with hot water. He has several 2-3 cm fluid-filled lesions. What
are these termed?
Vesicles
Bullae
Cysts
Wheals
B.
Bullae are fluid-filled lesions that are greater than 6 mm in diameter. These are
common in patients who have a superficial partial-thickness burn. Vesicles are also
fluid filled, but they are smaller than 5 mm in diameter. A cyst is enclosed in a sac
that can contain fluid or gelatinous material. Wheals are erythematous, irregular
raised areas on the skin. All of these are termed primary lesions.
,The best way to evaluate jaundice associated with liver disease is to observe:
blanching of the hands, feet, and nails.
the sclera, skin, and lips.
the lips, oral mucosa, and tongue.
tympanic membrane and skin only.
B.
Looking at the sclera allows the examiner to see jaundice most easily and reliably.
Jaundice may also appear in the palpebral conjunctiva, lips, hard palate,
undersurface of the tongue, tympanic membrane, and skin. Jaundice in adults
usually is a result of liver disease, but it can be due to excessive hemolysis of red
blood cells. In infants, the usual cause is hemolysis of red blood cells, as is seen in
physiologic jaundice.
The most common place for a basal cell carcinoma to be found is the:
scalp.
Face.
Ear.
Anterior shin.
B.
The most common presentation of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is on the face. This is
probably because BCC occurs secondary to sun damage. The most common sun
exposure occurs on the face. In fact, 70% of BCC occurs on the face; 15% occurs on
the trunk.
A topical treatment for basal cell carcinoma is:
sulfacetamide lotion.
5-fluorouracil.
tetracycline lotion.
trichloroacetic acid.
B.
Several treatments exist for basal and squamous cell carcinoma. The majority are
simple procedures like cryotherapy, electrodessication, surgical excision, and a
, topical treatment like 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). The other agents listed are not used to
treat basal or squamous cell carcinoma. 5-FU works by inhibiting DNA synthesis. It is
effective if used for superficial basal cell carcinomas. It is available in cream and
solution and is usually applied twice daily for 3-6 weeks.
A 74-year-old male patient has sustained a laceration to his foot. His last tetanus
shot was more than 10 years ago. He has completed the primary series. What
should be recommended?
Tetanus toxoid only
Tetanus and diphtheria only
His primary series will protect him.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap)
D.
More than 10 years has elapsed since this patient’s last tetanus shot. He needs
another one. Tdap is specifically indicated for adolescents, older adults, healthcare
providers, and third trimester pregnant patients who have completed a primary
series. Tetanus toxoid is indicated in the rare adult or child who is allergic to the
aluminum adjuvant in the Td immunization.
7- A patient presents with small vesicles on the lateral edges of his fingers and
intense itching. On close inspection, there are small vesicles on the palmar surface
of the hand. What is this called?
Seborrheic dermatitis
Dyshidrotic dermatitis
Herpes zoster
Varicella zoster
B.
This dermatitis is intensely pruritic and involves the palms and soles and lateral
aspects of the fingers. Over a couple of weeks, the vesicles desquamate.
Recurrences are common. Seborrheic dermatitis affects only hairy areas of the
body. The vesicles might raise suspicion of a viral infection, but this is not present in
this case.
