quiz 4- dermatology

Question 1

What are 10 questions you would ask a patient with a rash while getting their history?

Answer 1

1. Where?
2. When did it appear?
3. Changed positions/spread?
4. Any sensation associated with it?
5. Appearance changed?
6. Anything make it worse/better?
7. Anyone else have it?
8. Recent travel?
9. Change in exposures?
10. treated it?

Question 2

What is some additional information you’d ask for on a history?

Answer 2

• History of atopy
• Occupational/household exposures
• Sunlight/radiation exposure
• General health/systemic dz
• All medications (OTC =, Rx, herbal)
• Travel history

Question 3

Describe a macule

Answer 3

flat, usually less than 10 mm, variable shape, nonpalpable color change