Deck 45: Dermatologic Disorders

Question 1

The nurse is providing teaching for an adolescent who has acne vulgaris. In addition to teaching about correct administration of the prescribed medications, the nurse will instruct this patient to do which of the following?

A) apply topical vitamin D₃.
B) cleanse the skin gently several times a day.
C) cleanse the affected skin vigorously twice daily.
D) take an oral vitamin D supplement.

Answer 1

cleanse the skin gently several times a day.

Question 2

A patient reports severe localized itching after contact with a new brand of laundry detergent. The nurse will suggest that the patient contact the provider to discuss treatment with which product?

A) Calamine lotion
B) Systemic glucocorticoid
C) Topical diphenhydramine
D) Topical corticosteroid

Answer 2

Topical corticosteroid

Question 3

A patient reports using benzoyl peroxide 2.5% for acne but doesn't feel that it is working. The nurse notes papules and nodules on the patient's face, neck, and back, consistent with moderate acne vulgaris. The nurse will counsel this patient to ask the provider about which of the following?

A) adding isotretinoin (Amnesteem) to the treatment regimen.
B) increasing the benzoyl peroxide to a 5% solution.
C) taking systemic antibiotics until symptoms improve.
D) using benzoyl peroxide 10% and a topical antibiotic.

Answer 3

using benzoyl peroxide 10% and a topical antibiotic.

Question 4

A patient who works outdoors has frequent contact dermatitis flares secondary to exposure to plant irritants. The patient asks the nurse how to minimize these episodes. The nurse will counsel this patient to perform which action?

A) Apply topical glucocorticoid medication prior to exposure.
B) Cleanse the skin immediately after any contact with plants.
C) Take systemic diphenhydramine (Benadryl) after being outdoors.
D) Use calamine lotion prior to working outdoors.

Question 5

A patient has second- and third-degree burns, and the nurse is applying silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) to the burns with each dressing change. The patient reports a burning sensation. The nurse understands that this is:

A) a hypersensitivity reaction to the medication.
B) an expected adverse reaction to the medication.
C) a sign of localized tissue infection.
D) a sign of skin necrosis.

Question 6

The nurse is teaching a female patient who will begin taking isotretinoin (Amnesteem) to treat severe cystic acne. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

A) "I may get a 3-month supply of the medication with each refill."
B) "I must abstain from intercourse while taking this drug."
C) "I should avoid strenuous exercise when I am taking this medication."
D) "I should take a vitamin A supplement while I am taking the medication."

Question 7

A patient who has psoriasis will begin taking etanercept (Enbrel). The nurse will ensure that which laboratory test is performed prior to initiating treatment with this drug?

A) Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
B) CD4 and T-cell count
C) Serum pregnancy test
D) Tuberculin test

Question 8

A female patient has begun using 2% minoxidil (Rogaine) to treat thinning of her hair. After several weeks of treatment, she reports minimal effectiveness but has noticed some improvement. The nurse will counsel her to perform which action?

A) Continue to use the 2% minoxidil.
B) Change to finasteride (Propecia).
C) Discontinue the minoxidil.
D) Increase to 5% minoxidil.

Question 9

A patient who has extensive second- and third-degree burns will use mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to treat the burns. Which of the following is true of mafenide acetate use for the treatment of burns?

A) It is dosed orally once daily.
B) It has multiple serious drug interactions associated with use.
C) Potential side effects include rash, urticaria and pruritus.
D) Mafenide is a synthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic.

Question 10

The nurse assists the provider to treat a patient who has warts with cantharidin (Cantharone). After the cantharidin is applied to the warts, the nurse will do which of the following?

A) apply gauze dressings to the warts and secure them with tape.
B) cover the warts with nonporous tape when the solution dries.
C) prepare to assist the provider with cryotherapy to complete the procedure.
D) treat the warts with Burrow's soaks and apply a wet-to-dry dressing.

Question 11

A patient who has psoriasis is taking methoxsalen (Oxsoralen) to treat the condition along with receiving therapeutic ultraviolet A. The nurse notes burning and blistering of the patient's skin. Which action will the nurse take?

A) Ask the patient about any recent exposure to sunlight.
B) Explain to the patient that these signs mean the treatment is working.
C) Report spread of the psoriasis to the patient's provider.
D) Tell the patient to take the methoxsalen after the ultraviolet A treatment.

Question 12

The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about sun protection. What information will the nurse include when teaching this group?

A) Effective sunscreens guard against melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.
B) SPF numbers indicate UVB protection, and UVA protection is assumed for all products.
C) SPF ratings are proportional to the amount of UVB radiation that they block.
D) Sunscreen products of all SPF ratings will protect for 2 hours if not exposed to moisture.