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Midterm Exam: NR576 / NR 576 Differential Diagnosis in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Exam Review Complete Guide with Questions and Answers (2026/2027 Newly Updated) -Chamberlain
Midterm Exam: NR576 / NR 576 Differential
Diagnosis in Adult-Gerontology Primary
Care Exam Review Complete Guide with
Questions and Answers (2026/2027
Newly Updated)
Q: What is Pityriasis Rosea?
Answer:
A common, self-limiting rash.
Q: How does Pityriasis Rosea usually start?
Answer:
With an erythematous lesion on the trunk.
Q: What are the other symptoms of Pityriasis Rosea?
Answer:
Malaise, nausea, joint pain, fever, sore throat, and/or swollen lymph nodes.
Q: What is impetigo?
Answer:
A skin infection characterized by erythematous plaques with yellow crust.
Q: What are the symptoms of impetigo?
Answer:
Erythematous plaques with yellow crust, itchiness or pain.
Q: How does impetigo spread?
Answer:
Impetigo is highly contagious and spreads easily.
Q: What is impetigo?
Answer:
A skin infection characterized by erythematous plaques with yellow crust.
Q: What are the symptoms of impetigo?
Answer:
Erythematous plaques with yellow crust, itchiness, and pain.
Q: How does impetigo spread?
Answer:
Impetigo is highly contagious and spreads easily.
Q: What is psoriasis?
Answer:
Chronic skin disorder with inflamed, itchy, rough patches.
Q: How is the specific type of psoriasis determined?
Answer:
By appearance and placement.
Q: What is plaque psoriasis?
Answer:
Most common type with silvery hard scales over inflamed rash.
Q: What factors can influence the course of psoriasis?
Answer:
Genetics, smoking, obesity, medications, and infection.
Q: What is contact dermatitis?
Answer:
Inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an allergen or irritant.
Q: What are the symptoms of contact dermatitis?
Answer:
Red rash, severe itching, bumps, swelling, burning, and tenderness.
Q: Is contact dermatitis contagious?
Answer:
No, it is not contagious.
Q: Is contact dermatitis life-threatening?
Answer:
No, it is not life-threatening.
Q: What causes irritant contact dermatitis?
Answer:
Direct contact with common irritants such as detergents, oils, and soaps.
Q: What causes allergic contact dermatitis?
Answer:
Direct contact with allergens such as latex, metals, poison ivy, and topical medication.
Q: What is Atopic Dermatitis?
Answer:
A skin condition characterized by itchy, red, and scaly skin.
Q: What are the factors that contribute to Atopic Dermatitis?
Answer:
Genetics and overactive immune response.
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