,Definition 2 of 152
- Symmetrical velvety hyperpigmented brown thickening of the skin on the anterior aspect of the
neck
-check A1c
111. Describe the initial lesion that may occur with Lyme disease.
Question 11:
Describe the lesion
Dx: Tinea corporis
Question 9:
Describe the skin abnormality: DX: Acanthosis nigricans
87. Which treatment for pediculosis is the most toxic?
Term 3 of 152
101. What is the most common type of melanoma?
Superficial spreading
Nodular
Basal cell carcinoma
Actinic keratosis
Term 4 of 152
117. What is melasma or chloasma?"
Ocular rosacea that involves the cornea should be immediately referred to an
ophthalmologist.
Referred to as "the mask of pregnancy" it is a hyperpigmentation of the skin due to
increased levels of estrogen, progesterone, and melanocyte-stimulating hormone during
pregnancy
Mongolian spots result from entrapment of melanocytes in the dermis during migration
from the neural crest into the epidermis.
A way of excising cancer that spares non cancerous tissue.
,Definition 5 of 152
- multiple wheals on back, varied in size
- Ask about exposure to new meds or food, can they breath okay? Tightness in throat,
SOB,Wheezing?
Assessment:
- Determine if life threatening
- Determine causes
- meds, supplements, foods
Plan:
- Benadryl, Loratidine or Ceterizine Large irregular raised scaly plaques covering the upper back
and post auricular areas of the both ears.
Eczema-steroids, moisturizer
Question 12: Describe the lesions
DX: Herpes zoster (ophthalmic zoster)
Question 9:
Describe the skin abnormality: DX: Acanthosis nigricans
Question 3:
A 35 year old male presents to the clinic complaining of a facial rash present for 3 days?
1. What additional information pertinent to the CC will you elicit? 2. Describe the rash.
3. What is your diagnosis and plan?
(photo of crusty oozing lesions, shingles)
Question 20: Describe the condition of the skin. What is your diagnosis and plan? Dx:
Severe Hives
, Term 6 of 152
51. Vesicles that rupture leaving a golden honey colored crust are pathognomonic for what type
of skin infection?
Impetigo is a bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus and group A beta
hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS)
Impetigo is a fungal infection that leads to skin peeling.
Impetigo is a viral infection that causes cold sores.
Impetigo is an allergic reaction to insect bites.
Term 7 of 152
128. What percentage of body surface area burn would be appropriate to treat in the out- patient
setting?
All burns should be treated in a hospital regardless of size.
Only third-degree burns can be treated in an outpatient setting.
Burns larger than 20% require immediate surgery.
Generally, smaller (less than 10% of body surface area) first or second-degree burns can be
treated in the outpatient setting.
Term 8 of 152
6. What is the term used when a lesion changes into a secondary lesion because of chronic
scratching or rubbing?
Keratosis.
A Fissure.
Lichenification.
Tinea Capitis.
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