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Question 1 of 5

The patient has diabetes mellitus and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that has been treated with high-dose corticosteroids for the several years. Which dermatologic manifestations could be related to these systemic problems (select one that does not apply)?

A. Alopecia

B. Increased sweating

C. Dry, coarse, brittle hair

D. Impaired wound healing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increased sweating

Question 2 of 5

Scar tissue is the result of

A. Increased numbers of fibroblasts in the injured area

B. Large numbers of collagen fibers and relatively few blood vessels in the injured area

C. A thickened stratum germinativum in the area of the injury

D. Increased numbers of epidermal layers in the area of the injury

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Large numbers of collagen fibers and relatively few blood vessels in the injured area

Question 3 of 5

The female client tells the clinic nurse she is going on a seven(7)-day cruise and is worried about getting motion sickness. Which information should the nurse discuss with the client?

A. Make an appointment for the client to see the health-care provider.

B. Recommend getting an over-the-counter scopolamine patch.

C. Discourage the client from taking the trip because she is worried.

D. Instruct the client to lie down and the motion sickness will go away.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Recommend getting an over-the-counter scopolamine patch.

Question 4 of 5

A 55-year-old patient with leukemia is being seen in the clinic for complaints of burning pain in the back. The patient has been diagnosed with shingles. The nurse would expect which medication classification to be ordered to reduce pain and halt the progression of the disease?

A. Anti-inflammatory

B. Antiviral

C. Antibiotic

D. Antifungal

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Antiviral

Question 5 of 5

The transparent layer is formed from

A. Stratum spongiosum of skin

B. Epidermis of skin

C. Stratum compactum

D. Stratum lucidum of skin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Stratum lucidum of skin

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