Answer 5

5.  Choice D is the correct answer.  Atopic Dermatitis does have an association with allergic rhinitis and asthma.  It is a a Type I Hypersensitivity reaction.  Lesions are typically present over months to years.  Treated with low potency steroid creams and wet dressings.  UVA and UVB can be helpful.  Contact dermatitis, Psoriasis, and Erythema Multiforme do not have an association with asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Question 5

5.  Which of the following skin disorders has an association with asthma and allergic rhinitis?

A.  Contact Dermatitis
B.  Psoriasis
C.  Erythema Multiforme
D.  Atopic Dermatitis

Answer 4

4.  Choice B is the correct answer.  Steven Johnson Syndrome has less than 10% of epidermal detachment.  Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis has greater than 30% of epidermal detachment.  Pityriasis Rosea does not involve epidermal detachment.  Scalded Skin Syndrome is caused by certain strains of staphylococcus infections.  Toxins are produced that cause damage to the skin.  

Question 4

4.  Which of the following skin disorders has less than 10% of epidermal detachment?

A.  Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

B.  Steven Johnson Syndrome  

C.  Scalded Skin Syndrome

D.  Pityriasis Rosea

Answer 3

3.  Choice A is the correct answer.  The patient has 36% TBSA burns.  She weighs 110 kg.  So this applied to the Parkland Formula you get 4 x 110 kg x 36 =  15, 840 mL  for the first 24 hours.  Divide this by 2 and this gives you 7920 mL for the first 8 hours.  When you divide 7920/8 you get the correct answer of 990 mL/hr.

Question 3

3.  Your patient is a 34 year old female that presents with first and second degree burns to her entire head and neck, entire right arm and her anterior torso.  She weighs 110 kilograms.  What should be the patients IV fluid rate for the first 8 hours?

A.  990 mL/hr
B.  660 mL/hr
C.  495 mL/hr
D.  No IV Fluids are necessary

Answer 2

2.  Choice A is the correct answer.  Tinea Capitis is treated most effectively orally. Topical preparations such as nizoral shampoo or nystatin are not effective.  Lamisil is used for onychomycosis.

Question 2

2.  Which of the following is the best treatment for the condition listed below in the photograph?

A.  Griseofulvin
B.  Nizoral Shampoo
C.  Nystatin
D.  Lamisil

Answer 1

1.  Choice B is the correct answer.  This child has Fifth's Disease or Erythema Infectiosum.  This caused by the Parvovirus.  It is characterized by a slapped cheek appearance.  It often has a prodrome of fever, coryza, malaise, headache and sore throat.  Cocksackie is the virus that causes hand foot and mouth disease.  Herpes zoster is the virus that causes shingles or chickenpox.  Ebstein Barr Virus it the virus that causes mononucleosis.  

Question 1

1.  Which of the following organism are responsible for causing the disease pictured below in the photograph?

A.  Cocksackie Virus
B.  Parvovirus
C.  Herpes Zoster
D.  Ebstein Barr Virus