Question 1

Which of the following skin lesions are usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Furuncles 
B)  Verrucae 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Tinea 
A)  Furuncles 
B)  Verrucae 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Tinea

Question 2

Why do secondary infections frequently develop in pruritic lesions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of protective sebum 
B)  Entry of resident flora while scratching the lesion 
C)  Blockage of sebaceous glands 
D)  Increased sweat production 
A)  Loss of protective sebum 
B)  Entry of resident flora while scratching the lesion 
C)  Blockage of sebaceous glands 
D)  Increased sweat production

Question 3

Which lesion distinguishes Tinea corporis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small, brown pruritic lines 
B)  Painful and pruritic fissures 
C)  Erythematous ring of vesicles with a clear center 
D)  Firm, red, painful nodule or pustule 
A)  Small, brown pruritic lines 
B)  Painful and pruritic fissures 
C)  Erythematous ring of vesicles with a clear center 
D)  Firm, red, painful nodule or pustule

Question 4

What is the major predisposing factor to squamous cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viral infection 
B)  Presence of nevi (moles) on the skin 
C)  Exposure to ultraviolet light 
D)  Frequent hypersensitivity reactions 
A)  Viral infection 
B)  Presence of nevi (moles) on the skin 
C)  Exposure to ultraviolet light 
D)  Frequent hypersensitivity reactions

Question 5

Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a fungus. 
B)  a bacterium. 
C)  a virus. 
D)  a helminth. 
A)  a fungus. 
B)  a bacterium. 
C)  a virus. 
D)  a helminth.

Question 6

Which disease is considered an autoimmune disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pemphigus 
B)  Erysipelas 
C)  Contact dermatitis 
D)  Scleroderma 
A)  Pemphigus 
B)  Erysipelas 
C)  Contact dermatitis 
D)  Scleroderma

Question 7

What is a raised, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Papule 
B)  Pustule 
C)  Vesicle 
D)  Macule 
A)  Papule 
B)  Pustule 
C)  Vesicle 
D)  Macule

Question 8

All of the following statements apply to malignant melanoma EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The malignant cell is a melanocyte. 
B)  They present as non-pruritic purplish macules. 
C)  The neoplasm grows rapidly and metastasizes early. 
D)  The lesion is usually dark or multicolored with an irregular border. 
A)  The malignant cell is a melanocyte. 
B)  They present as non-pruritic purplish macules. 
C)  The neoplasm grows rapidly and metastasizes early. 
D)  The lesion is usually dark or multicolored with an irregular border.

Question 9

How are antiviral drugs effective in treating a viral infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  They destroy the virus if administered for at least 2 weeks. 
B)  They limit the acute stage and viral shedding. 
C)  They prevent any systemic effects of viruses. 
D)  They prevent any secondary bacterial infection. 
A)  They destroy the virus if administered for at least 2 weeks. 
B)  They limit the acute stage and viral shedding. 
C)  They prevent any systemic effects of viruses. 
D)  They prevent any secondary bacterial infection.

Question 10

Tinea capitis is an infection involving the:

Accepted Answer

A)  trunk. 
B)  feet. 
C)  scalp. 
D)  nails. 
A)  trunk. 
B)  feet. 
C)  scalp. 
D)  nails.

Which of the following skin lesions are usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Why do secondary infections frequently develop in pruritic lesions?

Which lesion distinguishes Tinea corporis?

What is the major predisposing factor to squamous cell carcinoma?

Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is caused by:

Which disease is considered an autoimmune disorder?

What is a raised, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid called?

All of the following statements apply to malignant melanoma EXCEPT:

How are antiviral drugs effective in treating a viral infection?

Tinea capitis is an infection involving the:

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Exam 8: Skin Disorders

Which of the following skin lesions are usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Why do secondary infections frequently develop in pruritic lesions?

Which lesion distinguishes Tinea corporis?

What is the major predisposing factor to squamous cell carcinoma?

Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is caused by:

Which disease is considered an autoimmune disorder?

What is a raised, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid called?

All of the following statements apply to malignant melanoma EXCEPT:

How are antiviral drugs effective in treating a viral infection?

Tinea capitis is an infection involving the:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications due to Pregnancy

Complications due to Adolescence

Complications due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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