Exam 4: Integumentary System

A parasitic infestation caused by mites and characterized by a pruritic, papular rash is:

A second-degree burn is also known as a full-thickness burn.

A Tzanck test is used to diagnose herpes zoster and herpes simplex.

Ungu/o is a combining form for the nails.

What are tiny, superficial, keratinous cysts caused by clogged oil ducts?

The layer of the skin composed mainly of adipose tissue is the epidermis.

What type of graft is taken from the patient's own skin? ____________________

A combining form for gland is seb/o.

A category of dry skin that has the scaly appearance of a fish is:

The hair root and its covering is called the follicle.

In this chapter, H is the abbreviation for ____________________.

Infection of the skin beside the nail is called:

A fatty tumor that is a soft, movable, subcutaneous nodule is a(n):

What is an irritated or allergic skin response that can lead to acute or chronic inflammation?

A localized suppurative staphylococcal infection with connecting pockets is a furuncle.

The plural of axilla is ____________________.

What type of topical substance breaks down hardened skin? ____________________

An abnormal condition of no sweating is called:

A keratolytic is a drug that softens the skin.

What is the route of administration in which a medication in a gel-like material is applied to the skin using a patch?