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Managements of Patients with Dermatologic Problems

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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Managements of Patients with Dermatologic Problems

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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?

A. Acyclovir (Zovirax)

B. Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin (Benzamycin)

C. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

D. Triamcinolone (Kenalog)

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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?

A. Use caution when taking nonprescription medications.

B. Avoid public places until symptoms subside.

C. Wash skin frequently to prevent infection.

D. Liberally apply corticosteroids as needed.

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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?

A. Prednisone (Deltasone)

B. Azanthioprine (Imuran)

C. Triamcinolone (Kenalog)

D. Acyclovir (Zovirax)

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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?

A. Chemotherapy

B. Radiation therapy

C. Surgical excision

D. Biopsy of sample tissue

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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?

A. Impaired Skin Integrity Related to Scaly Lesions

B. Acute Pain Related to Blistering and Erosions of the Oral Cavity

C. Impaired Tissue Integrity Related to Epidermal Shedding

D. Anxiety Related to Risk for Melanoma

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