Question 1

Eczema is a form of scleroderma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Papule

Accepted Answer

A) Discoloration of fingers or toes after exposure to changes in temperature 
B) Small raised areas of skin filled with pus 
C) Nose becomes enlarged and misshapen 
D) An acute, pus-causing, inflammatory skin disease 
E) Skin that is chaffed or roughened
F)Pigment that gives skin its color
G)Blackheads
H)Fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility
I)Solid elevation less than 1 cm
J)Agents to cleanse or peel the skin 
A) Discoloration of fingers or toes after exposure to changes in temperature 
B) Small raised areas of skin filled with pus 
C) Nose becomes enlarged and misshapen 
D) An acute, pus-causing, inflammatory skin disease 
E) Skin that is chaffed or roughened
F)Pigment that gives skin its color
G)Blackheads
H)Fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility
I)Solid elevation less than 1 cm
J)Agents to cleanse or peel the skin I

Question 3

An age-old skin infection caused by the itch mite is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Scabies. 
B)  Pediculosis. 
C)  Herpes simplex. 
D)  Furuncles. 
A)  Scabies. 
B)  Pediculosis. 
C)  Herpes simplex. 
D)  Furuncles. A

Question 4

Filiform warts are seen near the mouth, nose, or beard area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Melanin

Accepted Answer

A) Discoloration of fingers or toes after exposure to changes in temperature 
B) Small raised areas of skin filled with pus 
C) Nose becomes enlarged and misshapen 
D) An acute, pus-causing, inflammatory skin disease 
E) Skin that is chaffed or roughened
F)Pigment that gives skin its color
G)Blackheads
H)Fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility
I)Solid elevation less than 1 cm
J)Agents to cleanse or peel the skin 
A) Discoloration of fingers or toes after exposure to changes in temperature 
B) Small raised areas of skin filled with pus 
C) Nose becomes enlarged and misshapen 
D) An acute, pus-causing, inflammatory skin disease 
E) Skin that is chaffed or roughened
F)Pigment that gives skin its color
G)Blackheads
H)Fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility
I)Solid elevation less than 1 cm
J)Agents to cleanse or peel the skin

Question 6

Latex allergy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reaction can range from local dermatitis to anaphylactic shock. 
B)  Risk increases with exposure. 
C)  Poses special risk to medical and dental professionals. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Reaction can range from local dermatitis to anaphylactic shock. 
B)  Risk increases with exposure. 
C)  Poses special risk to medical and dental professionals. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Application of a pediculicide is the treatment of choice for scabies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A fairly common childhood disease of the scalp is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pyoderma. 
B)  Pediculosis capitis. 
C)  Head lice. 
D)  B and C above 
A)  Pyoderma. 
B)  Pediculosis capitis. 
C)  Head lice. 
D)  B and C above

Question 9

Dermatitis, a common inflammation of the skin, is always chronic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A chronic functional disease of the sebaceous glands is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Seborrheic dermatitis. 
B)  Contact dermatitis. 
C)  Atopic dermatitis. 
D)  Psoriasis. 
A)  Seborrheic dermatitis. 
B)  Contact dermatitis. 
C)  Atopic dermatitis. 
D)  Psoriasis.

Question 11

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Comedo

Accepted Answer

A) Discoloration of fingers or toes after exposure to changes in temperature 
B) Small raised areas of skin filled with pus 
C) Nose becomes enlarged and misshapen 
D) An acute, pus-causing, inflammatory skin disease 
E) Skin that is chaffed or roughened
F)Pigment that gives skin its color
G)Blackheads
H)Fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility
I)Solid elevation less than 1 cm
J)Agents to cleanse or peel the skin 
A) Discoloration of fingers or toes after exposure to changes in temperature 
B) Small raised areas of skin filled with pus 
C) Nose becomes enlarged and misshapen 
D) An acute, pus-causing, inflammatory skin disease 
E) Skin that is chaffed or roughened
F)Pigment that gives skin its color
G)Blackheads
H)Fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility
I)Solid elevation less than 1 cm
J)Agents to cleanse or peel the skin

Question 12

Treatment for scleroderma is mostly:

Accepted Answer

A)  Palliative. 
B)  Anti-inflammatory drugs. 
C)  Radiation therapy. 
D)  Corticosteroids treatment. 
A)  Palliative. 
B)  Anti-inflammatory drugs. 
C)  Radiation therapy. 
D)  Corticosteroids treatment.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about psoriasis is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psoriasis is a chronic condition. 
B)  Epidermal cells are produced six to nine times faster than normal. 
C)  Psoriasis may begin at any age, most commonly between ages 15 and 50. 
D)  Psoriasis is infectious. 
A)  Psoriasis is a chronic condition. 
B)  Epidermal cells are produced six to nine times faster than normal. 
C)  Psoriasis may begin at any age, most commonly between ages 15 and 50. 
D)  Psoriasis is infectious.

Question 14

The skin cancer that exhibits lesions having irregular borders and a diversity of colors is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Malignant melanoma. 
B)  Basal cell carcinoma. 
C)  Squamous cell carcinoma. 
D)  Discoid lupus erythematosus. 
A)  Malignant melanoma. 
B)  Basal cell carcinoma. 
C)  Squamous cell carcinoma. 
D)  Discoid lupus erythematosus.

Question 15

The best prevention of contact dermatitis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance of infected persons. 
B)  Good oral hygiene. 
C)  Avoidance of stress. 
D)  Avoidance of known irritants. 
A)  Avoidance of infected persons. 
B)  Good oral hygiene. 
C)  Avoidance of stress. 
D)  Avoidance of known irritants.

Question 16

The most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast reduction. 
B)  Botox. 
C)  Blepharoplasty. 
D)  Microdermabrasion. 
A)  Breast reduction. 
B)  Botox. 
C)  Blepharoplasty. 
D)  Microdermabrasion.

Question 17

Malignant melanomas cause more deaths than all other skin diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not true regarding rosacea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flushing or red pustules on the arms are common. 
B)  May be genetic or environmental in etiology 
C)  Occurs in those with fair complexions between ages 30 and 50 
D)  May cause a condition called rhinophyma 
A)  Flushing or red pustules on the arms are common. 
B)  May be genetic or environmental in etiology 
C)  Occurs in those with fair complexions between ages 30 and 50 
D)  May cause a condition called rhinophyma

Question 19

A type of idiopathic dermatitis more common in whites and Asians is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact dermatitis. 
B)  Seborrheic dermatitis. 
C)  Atopic dermatitis. 
D)  Psoriatic dermatitis. 
A)  Contact dermatitis. 
B)  Seborrheic dermatitis. 
C)  Atopic dermatitis. 
D)  Psoriatic dermatitis.

Question 20

An acute inflammatory eruption of highly painful vesicles, mostly on the trunk of the body, is

Accepted Answer

A)  Impetigo. 
B)  Herpes zoster. 
C)  Herpes simplex. 
D)  Furuncles. 
A)  Impetigo. 
B)  Herpes zoster. 
C)  Herpes simplex. 
D)  Furuncles.

Eczema is a form of scleroderma.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Papule

An age-old skin infection caused by the itch mite is:

Filiform warts are seen near the mouth, nose, or beard area.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Melanin

Latex allergy:

Application of a pediculicide is the treatment of choice for scabies.

A fairly common childhood disease of the scalp is:

Dermatitis, a common inflammation of the skin, is always chronic.

A chronic functional disease of the sebaceous glands is called:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Comedo

Treatment for scleroderma is mostly:

Which of the following statements about psoriasis is not true?

The skin cancer that exhibits lesions having irregular borders and a diversity of colors is:

The best prevention of contact dermatitis is:

The most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure is:

Malignant melanomas cause more deaths than all other skin diseases.

Which of the following is not true regarding rosacea?

A type of idiopathic dermatitis more common in whites and Asians is called:

An acute inflammatory eruption of highly painful vesicles, mostly on the trunk of the body, is

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Exam 8: Skin Diseases and Disorders

Eczema is a form of scleroderma.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Papule

An age-old skin infection caused by the itch mite is:

Filiform warts are seen near the mouth, nose, or beard area.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Melanin

Latex allergy:

Application of a pediculicide is the treatment of choice for scabies.

A fairly common childhood disease of the scalp is:

Dermatitis, a common inflammation of the skin, is always chronic.

A chronic functional disease of the sebaceous glands is called:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Comedo

Treatment for scleroderma is mostly:

Which of the following statements about psoriasis is not true?

The skin cancer that exhibits lesions having irregular borders and a diversity of colors is:

The best prevention of contact dermatitis is:

The most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure is:

Malignant melanomas cause more deaths than all other skin diseases.

Which of the following is not true regarding rosacea?

A type of idiopathic dermatitis more common in whites and Asians is called:

An acute inflammatory eruption of highly painful vesicles, mostly on the trunk of the body, is

The Disease Process

Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Pain and Its Managament

Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Cancer

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

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