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sam.t96

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient is scheduled for a test to diagnose for the presence of a herpes infection. For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient?
 
  1. patch test
  2. Tzanck smear
  3. potassium chloride test
  4. Wood's lamp examination

Question 2

During the assessment of an older patient's integumentary status, the nurse notes small areas of hyperpigmentation on the patient's hands. What should the nurse consider as the cause of this finding?
 
  1. hyperplasia of melanocytes in sun-exposed areas
  2. reduced vitamin D production
  3. decreased blood perfusion of the dermis
  4. redistribution of adipose tissue


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aruss1303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
The Tzanck smear is used to diagnose herpes infections. Patch testing is used to assess allergens. The Wood's lamp test is used to assess for tinea infections. The potassium chloride test is used to diagnose interstitial cystitis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The nurse is noting liver spots or small areas of hyperpigmentation over the patient's hands. This is due to hyperplasia of melanocytes, especially in sun-exposed areas of the epidermis. Alterations in vitamin D production, reduced blood perfusion, and changes in adipose tissue are not associated with excessive pigmentation.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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