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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 61 : Managements of Patients with Dermatologic Problems Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse practitioner is seeing a 16-year-old male patient who has come to the dermatology clinic for treatment of acne. The nurse practitioner would know that the treatment may consist of which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benzamycin gel, combining benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin, is a common topical treatment for acne. Acyclovir treats herpes zoster, diphenhydramine addresses pruritus, and triamcinolone is used for psoriasis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with psoriasis. The nurse is creating an education plan for the patient. What information should be included in this plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonprescription medications may exacerbate psoriasis, so caution is needed. Psoriasis is not contagious, frequent washing can worsen scaling, and overuse of corticosteroids may cause skin atrophy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning the care of a patient with herpes zoster. What medication, if administered within the first 24 hours of the initial eruption, can arrest herpes zoster?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acyclovir, an antiviral, can halt herpes zoster progression if given within 24 hours of eruption. Prednisone, azathioprine, and triamcinolone are not used for herpes zoster treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with squamous cell carcinoma has been scheduled for treatment of this malignancy. The nurse should anticipate that treatment for this type of cancer will primarily consist of what intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Surgical excision is the primary treatment for squamous cell carcinoma to remove the tumor entirely. Radiation is used for non-surgical candidates, chemotherapy is less common, and biopsy is diagnostic, not therapeutic.
Question 5 of 5
When writing a plan of care for a patient with psoriasis, the nurse would know that an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient would be what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psoriasis causes scaly lesions, leading to impaired skin integrity. It does not typically affect the oral cavity, cause epidermal shedding, or increase melanoma risk.