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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) -
CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Personal history of asthma and hay fever
The most important aspect of skin care for individuals with atopic dermatitis is -
CORRECT ANSWER application of
lubricants emollients
Which of the following statement is true regarding Actinic Keratosis - CORRECT
ANSWER are considered pre-
malignant cells and precursors to squamous cell ca
, All of the following describe characteristics of benign skin lesions except - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Basal cell Ca
Which statement is true regarding Basal Cell Carcinoma: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER carbuncle
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. According to the guidelines,
what is the
initial and best management for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER incision and
drainage
A 72 year old grandfather is seen by the nurse practitioner. He reports that upon waking
up,
he noticed pain in his left eye and profuse tearing. He noticed crusty small round
vesicular rash
on the left side of his forehead and tip of the nose, that felt uncomfortable. Which or the