ATI RN
Pediatric Integumentary Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The mainstays of treatment of acne are topical keratolytic agents and topical antibiotics. Of the following, the topical forms that are commonly and effectively used in the treatment of acne is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gels are commonly used for acne due to their effectiveness on oily skin and ability to deliver active ingredients efficiently.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old boy develops fever for the last 3 days. He has been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis since infancy and is well-controlled by topical steroids. Examination reveals presence of pustules and exudative lesions. You suspect secondary bacterial infections. Of the following, the MOST common causative micro-organism is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of secondary bacterial infections in atopic dermatitis due to skin barrier defects.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old girl has atopic dermatitis involving mainly the face; the mother has a concern regarding skin atrophy that may develop with the use of potent topical corticosteroids. Of the following, the BEST treatment for this girl is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Topical tacrolimus is the best option for facial atopic dermatitis to avoid skin atrophy associated with corticosteroids.
Question 4 of 5
A 9-month-old male infant has a greasy, scaly, erythematous patches and plaques involving the scalp, face, and posterior auricular folds that have been developed since the age of 1 month. Of the following, the character of this eruption that differentiates it from infantile atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Greasy and scaly appearance is characteristic of seborrheic dermatitis, distinguishing it from the pruritic, dry lesions of atopic dermatitis.
Question 5 of 5
Psoriasis is a common papulosquamous condition that may occur at all ages and of various subtypes. Of the following, the MOST common variety of psoriasis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psoriasis vulgaris (plaque psoriasis) is the most common subtype, characterized by well-defined plaques.