Nur 634 Module 1 Quiz/ Questions with
answers
A patient has acne and the provider notes lesions on half of the face, some
nodules, and two
scarred areas. Which treatment will be prescribed?
a. Oral clindamycin for 6 to 8 weeks
b. Oral isotretinoin
c. Topical benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin
d. Topical erythromycin - -C
-A provider is considering an oral contraceptive medication to treat acne in
an adolescent
female. Which is an important consideration when prescribing this drug?
a. A progesterone-only contraceptive is most beneficial for treating acne.
b. Combined oral contraceptives are effective for non-inflammatory acne
only.
c. Oral contraceptives are effective because of their androgen enhancing
effects.
d. Yaz, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and Estrostep, are approved for acne treatment. - -
D
-A female patient is diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa and has
multiple areas of
swelling, pain, and erythema, along with several abscesses in the right
femoral area. When
counseling the patient about this disorder, the practitioner will include which
information?
a. Antibiotic therapy is effective in clearing up the lesions.
b. It is often progressive with relapses and permanent scarring.
c. The condition is precipitated by depilatories and deodorants.
d. The lesions are infective, and the disease may be transmitted to others. -
-B
-When counseling a patient with rosacea about management of this
condition, the provider
may recommend (Select all that apply.)
a. applying a topical steroid.
b. avoiding makeup.
c. avoiding oil-based products.
, d. eliminating spicy foods.
e. exposing the skin to sun.
f. using topical antibiotics. - -C, D, F
-Which medications may be used as part of the treatment for a patient with
hidradenitis
suppurativa? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chemotherapy
b. Erythromycin
c. Infliximab
d. Isotretinoin
e. Prednisone - -B, C, D, E
-During a total body skin examination for skin cancer, the provider notes a
raised, shiny,
slightly pigmented lesion on the patient's nose. What will the provider do?
a. Consult with a dermatologist about possible melanoma.
b. Reassure the patient that this is a benign lesion.
c. Refer the patient for possible electrodessication and curettage.
d. Tell the patient this is likely a squamous cell carcinoma. - -C
-What is the initial approach when obtaining a biopsy of a potential
malignant melanoma
lesion?
a. Excisional biopsy
b. Punch biopsy
c. Shave biopsy
d. Wide excision - -A
-When recommending an over-the-counter topical medication to treat a
dermatologic
condition, which instruction to the patient is important to enhance absorption
of the drug?
a. Apply a thick layer of medication over the affected area.
b. A solution spray preparation will be more effective on hairy areas.
c. Put cool compresses over the affected area after application.
d. Use a lotion or cream instead of an ointment preparation. - -B
-A provider is prescribing a topical dermatologic medication for a patient
who has open lesions
on a hairy area of the body. Which vehicle type will the provider choose
when prescribing this
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