28 Sep Patients with alopecia areata commonly have vitiligo, eczema, and asthma

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Week 8 Knowledge Check 

Question 1Patients with alopecia areata commonly have vitiligo, eczema, and asthma

Selected Answer:           

 

True

 

False

 

Question 2Risk factors for suicide include all of the following except:

 

Selected Answer:           

 

Unemployment

 

personal history of sexual abuse

 

family history of suicide

 

high socioeconomic status

 

Question 3What is the initial goal of treatment during an acute phase of a mood episode?

 

Selected Answer:           

 

 intense psychotherapy

 

assess for physical complications

 

assess medication compliance

 

to assess and address issues of personal safety

 

Question 4Rank these topical corticosteroids from least potent to most potent:

 

Selected Answer

 

1. hydrocortisone 2% cream

 

2. triamcinolone 0.025% cream

 

3. fluticasone 0.05% lotion

 

4. betamethasone 0.1% ointment

 

5. fluocinonide 0.05% cream

 

6. mometasone 0.1% ointment

 

7. clobetasol propionate 0.5% lotion

 

Question 5What is the best treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis?

 

Selected Answer:           

 

Long term use of oral steroids

 

Avoid triggers and timely management

 

Long term use of steroid creams

 

Antifungal creams twice a day

 

Question 6The NP is evaluating a 18 year old patient for skin complaint.  The patient reports flushing; facial swelling; inflammed papules; and  watery, irritated eyes.  The diagnosis for this patient would more than likely be:

 

 

 

Selected Answer:           

 

Acne

 

Contact dermatitis

 

Rosacea

 

Atopic dermatitis

 

Question 7A manic episode is defined by a period of time (at least 1 week) during which a person’s mood is abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable

 

Selected Answer:           

 

True

 

False

 

Question 8Antipsychotic medications increase risk for:

 

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Weight loss

 

Weight gain

 

Diabetes

 

Hyperthyroidism

 

Question 9Palpitations, pounding heart, accelerated heart rate; sweating; trembling or shaking; feeling of choking; chest pain or discomfort; chills or hot flashes; nausea or abdominal distress; feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, faint; describes patient with what type of mental health diagnosis?

 

Selected Answer:           

 

 Anxiety

 

Depression

 

Bipolar disorder

 

Manic episode

 

Question 10The most common agent used for cryotherapy is liquid nitrogen.

 

Selected Answer:           

 

True

 

False