Which skin condition is characterized by red, raised lesions covered with dry, silvery scales?

A. psoriasis
B. dandruff
C. eczema
D. seborrheic dermatitis


Answer: A

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a. Increase in hair growth b. Inadequate nutrient food intake c. Weight 10% to 20% over ideal d. Sore, inflamed buccal cavity

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After the completion of testing, a child's allergies have been attributed to her family's cat. When introducing the family to the principles of avoidance therapy, the nurse should promote what action?

A) Removing the cat from the family's home B) Administering OTC antihistamines to the child regularly C) Keeping the cat restricted from the child's bedroom D) Maximizing airflow in the house

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A person takes sertraline (Zoloft) 100 mg PO daily for posttraumatic stress disorder. Which change in sleep is likely secondary to this medication? The patient will have:

a. more dreams. b. less REM sleep. c. excessive sleepiness. d. less slow-wave sleep.

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The aspect of reliability for which interobserver reliability is appropriate is which of the following?

A) Stability B) Internal consistency C) Equivalence D) Specificity

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