NU 641 FINAL EXAM WITH 130 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
T/F: Mild to moderate impetigo requires PO antibiotics to treat - ANSWER-False
A common bacterial organism found in skin infections is (SATA):
staff aureus staff pyrogenes strep pyrogenes - ANSWER-Staff aureus Strep pyrogenes
My patient has impetigo, i understand this is a... - ANSWER-bacterial skin infection
I am treating my patient for mild impetigo, a topical agent of choice is.. - ANSWER-Mupirocin 2% ointment
My patient's impetigo sx worsen, i should try which agent next? - ANSWER- cephalexin
a child presents with cellulitis, I might prescribe: SATA
penicillin augmentin cefalexin azithromycin - ANSWER-augmentin 1 / 3
cefalexin
a patient presents with thrush, this is? - ANSWER-a fungal infection of the mouth
I may prescribe what medications for thrush? SATA mycostatin benadryl suspension fluconazole - ANSWER-mycostatin fluconazole
my patient has several discrete annular raised patches with a raised border, i suspect? - ANSWER-tinea corporis
onycomychosis is? - ANSWER-a fungal infection of the nail
T/F: eradication of onychomycosis is done with a topical antifungal - ANSWER-
False
a systemic antifungal used to treat candida vaginitis is? - ANSWER-fulconazole
systemic antifungals should be used with caution in which population? - ANSWER-patients with hepatic disease
T/F: there are many interactions with topical antifungals - ANSWER-false
T/F: a viral skin infection such as varicella should be treated topically - ANSWER- false 2 / 3
my patient presents for the first time with mild acne, I may first suggest? - ANSWER-benzoyl peroxide
common topical tx for acne may be a combination of benzoyl peroxide and.. - ANSWER-erythromycin clindamycin
first line oral antibiotic for moderate acne - ANSWER-minocycline
T/F: Hormonal contraceptives are useful in treating females with inflammatory
acne - ANSWER-True
A chronic inflammatory disorder of facial glands and blood vessels is? - ANSWER-rosacea
treatment of rosacea - ANSWER-metronidazole gel
My pediatric patient with asthma has a high IgE level and discrete rash I may suspect..? - ANSWER-eczema
diaper dermatitis is caused by - ANSWER-c. albicans
seborrheic dermatitis may require shampoo that contains? - ANSWER-selenium sulfide
what type of medication dosing works best for psoriasis? - ANSWER-pulse dosing
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