Question 1

Furuncles and carbuncles may be treated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent cleansing of the area 
B)  Application of an antibiotic ointment 
C)  Surgical incision and drainage 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Frequent cleansing of the area 
B)  Application of an antibiotic ointment 
C)  Surgical incision and drainage 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

A wound that heals well with little evidence of scar formation is called a keloid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  FALSE

Question 3

The National Cancer Institute recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 for patients of all ages who are exposed to midday sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  FALSE

Question 4

Which of the following tests is used to detect delayed allergic reactions associated with contact dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Percutaneous test 
B)  Patch test 
C)  Interdermal test 
D)  Radioallergosorbent test 
A)  Percutaneous test 
B)  Patch test 
C)  Interdermal test 
D)  Radioallergosorbent test

Question 5

Denavir is a topical antiviral used to treat cellulitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Skin testing on young children is typically done on both forearms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In cryosurgery, extremely hot temperatures are used to destroy the treated tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You are interviewing a patient about a rash covering her arms and chest. List four questions that would help you gather as much detail as possible about the patient's skin problem.

Accepted Answer

answers may include the following:
· Wha

Question 9

One of the possible complications of a large, benign mass is metastasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________ is the medical term for devitalized skin that forms a scab or dry crust over a burn area.

Accepted Answer

Eschar
Eschar is the

Question 11

A patient diagnosed with herpes simplex may be prescribed which of the following medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prednisone 
B)  Valtrex 
C)  Bacitracin topical 
D)  Keflex 
A)  Prednisone 
B)  Valtrex 
C)  Bacitracin topical 
D)  Keflex

Question 12

Which is not an appropriate action when treating frostbite?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a heat source of up to 105° F 
B)  Taking time to monitor vital signs periodically during treatment 
C)  Warming the area with an external, even heat source 
D)  Gently rubbing the affected area 
A)  Using a heat source of up to 105° F 
B)  Taking time to monitor vital signs periodically during treatment 
C)  Warming the area with an external, even heat source 
D)  Gently rubbing the affected area

Question 13

All of the following statements are true about herpes zoster except it

Accepted Answer

A)  can be prevented in adults over age 60 with Zostavax. 
B)  can cause chronic pain. 
C)  appears as a vesicular, erythemic, pruritic, papular rash. 
D)  affects bilateral nerve dermatomes. 
A)  can be prevented in adults over age 60 with Zostavax. 
B)  can cause chronic pain. 
C)  appears as a vesicular, erythemic, pruritic, papular rash. 
D)  affects bilateral nerve dermatomes.

Question 14

Individuals being treated for head lice must be retreated after 5 days to destroy any surviving lice and/or nits that have hatched.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The medical term for itching is

Accepted Answer

A)  cyanosis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  erythema. 
E)  pruritus. 
A)  cyanosis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  erythema. 
E)  pruritus.

Question 16

A benign tumor shows anaplastic changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The presence of pseudopods indicates a positive reaction to allergen testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Streptococcal impetigo, if left untreated, may result in glomerulonephritis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A patient with scabies may have which of the following signs of infestation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excoriation of surrounding tissue 
B)  Keloid formation at infestation sites 
C)  Furuncle development 
D)  Systemic erysipelas 
A)  Excoriation of surrounding tissue 
B)  Keloid formation at infestation sites 
C)  Furuncle development 
D)  Systemic erysipelas

Question 20

Which of the following is a fungal infection of the toenails and fingernails?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tinea unguium 
B)  Tinea pedis 
C)  Tinea cruris 
D)  Tinea corporis 
A)  Tinea unguium 
B)  Tinea pedis 
C)  Tinea cruris 
D)  Tinea corporis

Exam 31: Assisting in Dermatology

Furuncles and carbuncles may be treated with which of the following?

A wound that heals well with little evidence of scar formation is called a keloid.

The National Cancer Institute recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 for patients of all ages who are exposed to midday sun.

Which of the following tests is used to detect delayed allergic reactions associated with contact dermatitis?

Denavir is a topical antiviral used to treat cellulitis.

Skin testing on young children is typically done on both forearms.

In cryosurgery, extremely hot temperatures are used to destroy the treated tissue.

You are interviewing a patient about a rash covering her arms and chest. List four questions that would help you gather as much detail as possible about the patient's skin problem.

One of the possible complications of a large, benign mass is metastasis.

__________ is the medical term for devitalized skin that forms a scab or dry crust over a burn area.

A patient diagnosed with herpes simplex may be prescribed which of the following medications?

Which is not an appropriate action when treating frostbite?

All of the following statements are true about herpes zoster except it

Individuals being treated for head lice must be retreated after 5 days to destroy any surviving lice and/or nits that have hatched.

The medical term for itching is

A benign tumor shows anaplastic changes.

The presence of pseudopods indicates a positive reaction to allergen testing.

Streptococcal impetigo, if left untreated, may result in glomerulonephritis.

A patient with scabies may have which of the following signs of infestation?

Which of the following is a fungal infection of the toenails and fingernails?

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