Nr509 / Nr 509 Week 5 Quiz (Latest 2024 / 2025): Advanced Physical Assessment - Chamberlain

28. A patient comes to you for the appearance of red patches on his forearms that have been present for several months. They remain for several weeks. He denies a history of trauma. Which of the following is likely? A) Actinic keratoses B) Pseudoscars C) Actinic purpura D) Cherry angiomas {Ans: Ans: C Actinic purpura is a common benign skin condition of the elderly, frequently involving the forearms. Pseudoscars are white patches and cherry angiomas are bright-red raised lesions usually found on the torso. Actinic keratoses are lesions resembling nevi, often with features which would be concerning if considering melanoma (review the ABCDEs of melanoma), but they produce a slightly greasy scale when scratched with a nail.}18. Mr. Chin is an 82-year-old man who comes to your office for a routine check. On examination, you notice a somewhat high-pitched murmur in the second right intercostal space during systole. It does not radiate and the rest of his examination is normal for his age. Which is true of the most likely cause of this murmur? A) It often decreases carotid upstroke. B) It carries with it increased risk for cardiovascular disease. C) It is usually accompanied by an S3 gallop.