A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has tinea pedis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Circular, erythematous patches on the scalp
Scaling and redness between the toes
Recent exposure to poison ivy
A recent prescription for an antiseizure medication
The Correct Answer is B
A. Circular, erythematous patches on the scalp:
Describes tinea capitis, not tinea pedis.
B. Scaling and redness between the toes:
Classic symptoms of tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), a fungal infection often affecting the web spaces of toes.
C. Recent exposure to poison ivy:
Suggests allergic contact dermatitis, not fungal infection.
D. A recent prescription for an antiseizure medication:
More suggestive of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or drug reactions-not tinea pedis.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Apply dry, sterile gauze dressings to affected areas
Shingles lesions are usually left open to air or covered with non-adherent dressings. Dry gauze may adhere to lesions and cause trauma.
B. Prepare to administer acyclovir
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to reduce severity and duration of herpes zoster (shingles) symptoms.
C. Apply topical corticosteroids to the affected areas
Topical corticosteroids are not recommended for herpes zoster as they can worsen viral infections.
D. Instruct family with a history of chickenpox that they should not visit the client
People who have had chickenpox are immune to varicella-zoster virus and can visit safely. Only individuals without prior exposure or vaccination should avoid contact.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. A weeping vesicle:
More typical of eczema or contact dermatitis, not basal cell carcinoma.
B. A red, edematous macule:
Suggests inflammation or allergic reaction, not a basal cell lesion.
C. A rough, scaly tumor:
Describes squamous cell carcinoma or actinic keratosis.
D. A pearly, shiny nodule with defined borders:
Classic presentation of basal cell carcinoma, especially on sun-exposed areas.
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