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Pediatric Integumentary NCLEX Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ecthyma gangrenosa is a necrotic ulcer covered with a gray-black eschar. It usually occurs in immunosuppressed patients with neutropenia. Of the following, the usual causative agent is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the classic cause of ecthyma gangrenosa in neutropenic patients, making B correct.
Question 2 of 5
The treatment of choice for scabies is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Permethrin 5% cream is the first-line treatment for scabies due to efficacy and safety, making D correct.
Question 3 of 5
All topical preparations for acne vulgaris must be used for 6-8 wk before their effectiveness can be assessed. Of the following, the primary topical preparation should be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Topical retinoids are the cornerstone of acne treatment due to their effect on comedogenesis, making C correct.
Question 4 of 5
A 7-year-old child presented with a smooth, pearly, pink, telangiectatic ulcerated papule that enlarge slowly on his face. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyogenic granuloma is a vascular, pearly, ulcerated papule common in children, making A correct.
Question 5 of 5
The hair is sparse, thin, and depigmented, sometimes displaying a 'flag sign 'which is a characteristic finding in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The 'flag sign' (alternating bands of depigmented hair) is characteristic of kwashiorkor due to protein deficiency, making D correct.