Exam 31: Assisting in Dermatology

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Charlie Feaver, age 3, was seen in the office today for superficial and partial-thickness burns on his chest and diaper area. He pulled a pot of hot soup off the stove, and it splattered down the front of his body. What information should you reinforce with Charlie's parents about the care of his burns?

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Question 41

A wheal forming at the site of a skin test indicates an allergic reaction to the serum.

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Question 42

The RAST blood tests are primarily used to determine food allergies.

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Question 43

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by streptococci and characterized by itchy vesicles and pustules?

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Question 44

Which area is favored in young children for a percutaneous test?

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Question 45

Which of the following neoplasms of the skin is most serious because of its tendency to metastasize?

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Question 46

Joseph Falzone, age 73, has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. The physician is concerned that Mr. Falzone is not aware of the many warning signs of cancer. She asks you to give the patient a handout detailing the warning signs for which he should look. Summarize the warning signs of cancer that should be included in the material.

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Question 47

Scratch allergy testing is limited to no more than 20 allergens because of the danger of an anaphylactic reaction.

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Question 48

A patient with vitiligo has a problem with uniform skin pigmentation.

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Question 49

A patient experiencing an exacerbation of disease symptoms is finally cycling through a period of relief from the most challenging symptoms of the disease.

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Question 50

Patients should remain in the office for at least 15 minutes after the completion of skin testing for observation for adverse reactions to the procedure.

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Question 51

Which of the following is(are) caused by staphylococci or streptococci? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 52

A child diagnosed with eczema frequently has excoriation at the site of the inflammation.

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Question 53

Chemical exfoliation may cause an increased level of photophobia.

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Question 54

The use of oral contraceptives, such as Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Estrostep, may reduce acne outbreaks.

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Question 55

Which type of lesion is a sign of a partial-thickness burn?

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Question 56

Cryosurgery frequently is used to treat verrucae.

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Question 57

Lamisil is an effective topical treatment for onychomycosis.

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Question 58

What major preventive action can patients take to prevent malignant neoplasms?

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Question 59

Zostavax is recommended for which of the following patients?

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Exam 31: Assisting in Dermatology

A wheal forming at the site of a skin test indicates an allergic reaction to the serum.

The RAST blood tests are primarily used to determine food allergies.

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by streptococci and characterized by itchy vesicles and pustules?

Which area is favored in young children for a percutaneous test?

Which of the following neoplasms of the skin is most serious because of its tendency to metastasize?

Scratch allergy testing is limited to no more than 20 allergens because of the danger of an anaphylactic reaction.

A patient with vitiligo has a problem with uniform skin pigmentation.

A patient experiencing an exacerbation of disease symptoms is finally cycling through a period of relief from the most challenging symptoms of the disease.

Patients should remain in the office for at least 15 minutes after the completion of skin testing for observation for adverse reactions to the procedure.

Which of the following is(are) caused by staphylococci or streptococci? (Select all that apply.)

A child diagnosed with eczema frequently has excoriation at the site of the inflammation.

Chemical exfoliation may cause an increased level of photophobia.

The use of oral contraceptives, such as Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Estrostep, may reduce acne outbreaks.

Which type of lesion is a sign of a partial-thickness burn?

Cryosurgery frequently is used to treat verrucae.

Lamisil is an effective topical treatment for onychomycosis.

What major preventive action can patients take to prevent malignant neoplasms?

Zostavax is recommended for which of the following patients?

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Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

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Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

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Nutrition and Health Promotion

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Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

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