quiz 4- dermatology Flashcards
1
Q
What are 10 questions you would ask a patient with a rash while getting their history?
A
- Where?
- When did it appear?
- Changed positions/spread?
- Any sensation associated with it?
- Appearance changed?
- Anything make it worse/better?
- Anyone else have it?
- Recent travel?
- Change in exposures?
- treated it?
2
Q
What is some additional information you’d ask for on a history?
A
- History of atopy
- Occupational/household exposures
- Sunlight/radiation exposure
- General health/systemic dz
- All medications (OTC =, Rx, herbal)
- Travel history
3
Q
Describe a macule
A
flat, usually less than 10 mm, variable shape, nonpalpable color change