Exam 38: Assisting in Dermatology

The presence of pseudopods indicates a positive reaction to allergen testing.

Repeated episodes of herpes simplex occur because the bacteria is able to lie dormant in a nearby nerve.

Acne conglobata is a cystic form of acne that typically occurs in adolescent patients.

Acceptable sites for skin testing include the anterior forearm, the upper arm, and the back.

A disease that is idiopathic has a well-defined and easily diagnosed cause.

A patient diagnosed with herpes simplex may be prescribed which of the following medications?

The medical term for age spots is __________.

The RAST test can be used to verify the presence of an allergic response to test allergens.

Herpes zoster can cause long-term pain after the skin inflammation has resolved; this condition is called __________.

Charese Blackman, age 28, was seen in the office today for removal of a malignant melanoma.The physician wants to make sure Ms.Blackman is aware of the changes in a mole that might indicate another problem.Explain the ABCDE rule to her.

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by streptococci and characterized by itchy vesicles and pustules?

A wheal forming at the site of a skin test indicates an allergic reaction to the serum.

Redness of the skin is called:

The medical term for itching is:

Streptococcal impetigo, if left untreated, may result in glomerulonephritis.

The signs and symptoms of __________ include cyanosis, numbness, tingling, and pain, especially in the extremities, as a result of intermittent attacks of ischemia.

Mr.Gonzales is diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder of the integumentary system.What does this mean?

Tabitha Anderson is scheduled for skin testing next week.What is an important part of the preparation for this procedure?

A benign tumor shows anaplastic changes.

A patient experiencing an exacerbation is also going through a relapse of signs and symptoms.