Exam 38: Assisting in Dermatology

Which of the following is true about the Mohs technique?

Chemical exfoliation may cause an increased level of photophobia.

Skin testing on young children is typically done on both forearms.

You are interviewing a patient about a rash covering her arms and chest.List four questions that would help you gather as much detail as possible about the patient's skin problem.

A bluish coloration of the skin is called:

A patient with psoriasis who is in remission has the disease but is currently not experiencing the signs and symptoms associated with it.

Palliative treatment is prescribed to do which of the following?

When educating patients about the care of their skin, it is best to:

__________ is a progressive autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, resulting in fibrous changes in body tissues.

An increase in the number of healthy cells is called __________.

A patient with scabies may have which of the following signs of infestation?

Benign tumors invade the basement membrane of surrounding tissues.

Why is the dermal layer sometimes referred to as the "true skin"?

As a person ages, the dermal layer becomes thinner and less protective.

A raised lesion is called a:

A blister is called a:

A procedure in which revolving wire brushes or sandpaper is used to remove superficial scars is called:

A wound that heals well with little evidence of scar formation is called a keloid.

Antipruritics would be useful in treating which of the following conditions?

The National Cancer Institute recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 for patients of all ages who are exposed to midday sun.