Question 1

Which of the following is an acute inflammatory disorder characterized by painful vesicular eruptions on the trunk of the body and occasionally on the face?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes simplex 
B)  Herpes zoster 
C)  Verrucae 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Herpes simplex 
B)  Herpes zoster 
C)  Verrucae 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Lamisil is an effective topical treatment for onychomycosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the outer layer that is visible to others. 
B)  It comprises the largest percentage of total skin mass. 
C)  It provides the body with protection from dehydration. 
D)  It contains the substance that gives the skin its distinctive color. 
A)  It is the outer layer that is visible to others. 
B)  It comprises the largest percentage of total skin mass. 
C)  It provides the body with protection from dehydration. 
D)  It contains the substance that gives the skin its distinctive color.

Question 5

Samantha Trace is diagnosed with tinea unguium.What term describes the condition of her nails?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leukodermaon 
B)  Keratin 
C)  Opaque 
D)  Ecchymotic 
A)  Leukodermaon 
B)  Keratin 
C)  Opaque 
D)  Ecchymotic

Question 6

Pediculosis can be caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pediculus humanus capitis 
B)  Pediculus humanus corporis 
C)  Pthirus pubis 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pediculus humanus capitis 
B)  Pediculus humanus corporis 
C)  Pthirus pubis 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is a skin disease that tends to occur in patients with a family history of allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eczema 
B)  Contact dermatitis 
C)  Seborrheic dermatitis 
D)  Psoriasis 
A)  Eczema 
B)  Contact dermatitis 
C)  Seborrheic dermatitis 
D)  Psoriasis

Question 8

Folliculitis may result in the development of a furuncle if the infection spreads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following tests is used to detect delayed allergic reactions associated with contact dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Percutaneous test 
B)  Patch test 
C)  Interdermal test 
D)  Radioallergosorbent test 
A)  Percutaneous test 
B)  Patch test 
C)  Interdermal test 
D)  Radioallergosorbent test

Question 10

Zostavax is recommended for which of the following patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants 12 to 18 months old 
B)  Older adults who have never had shingles 
C)  All adults over age 60,regardless of whether they have had shingles 
D)  Any age group that has not had chickenpox 
A)  Infants 12 to 18 months old 
B)  Older adults who have never had shingles 
C)  All adults over age 60,regardless of whether they have had shingles 
D)  Any age group that has not had chickenpox

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Impetigo 
B)  Eczema 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Psoriasis 
A)  Impetigo 
B)  Eczema 
C)  Scabies 
D)  Psoriasis

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Excoriation of surrounding tissue 
B)  Keloid formation at infestation sites 
C)  Furuncle development 
D)  Systemic erysipelas 
A)  Excoriation of surrounding tissue 
B)  Keloid formation at infestation sites 
C)  Furuncle development 
D)  Systemic erysipelas

Question 14

__________ is a multiorgan,chronic,autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects connective tissue throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

SLE (Syste

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Prednisone 
B)  Valtrex 
C)  Bacitracin topical 
D)  Keflex 
A)  Prednisone 
B)  Valtrex 
C)  Bacitracin topical 
D)  Keflex

Question 16

Only individuals with a history of chickenpox will develop herpes zoster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The procedure should be performed before the physician gets to the office to see patients for the day. 
B)  The patient should continue to take antihistamines to prevent a serious response to allergens. 
C)  The patient should stop taking all antihistamines or allergy medication 3 to 10 days before testing. 
A)  The procedure should be performed before the physician gets to the office to see patients for the day. 
B)  The patient should continue to take antihistamines to prevent a serious response to allergens. 
C)  The patient should stop taking all antihistamines or allergy medication 3 to 10 days before testing.

Question 18

Joseph Falzone,age 73,has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma.The physician is concerned that Mr.Falzone is not aware of the many warning signs of cancer.She asks you to give the patient a handout detailing the warning signs for which he should look.Summarize the warning signs of cancer that should be included in the material.

Accepted Answer

The initial letters of the warning signs

Question 19

The medical term for itching is

Accepted Answer

A)  cyanosis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  erythema. 
E)  pruritus. 
A)  cyanosis. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  erythema. 
E)  pruritus.

Question 20

Which of the following are considered secondary lesions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Macules 
B)  Plaques 
C)  Ulcerations 
D)  Cysts 
A)  Macules 
B)  Plaques 
C)  Ulcerations 
D)  Cysts

Exam 14: Assisting in Dermatology

Which of the following is an acute inflammatory disorder characterized by painful vesicular eruptions on the trunk of the body and occasionally on the face?

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

Lamisil is an effective topical treatment for onychomycosis.

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

Samantha Trace is diagnosed with tinea unguium.What term describes the condition of her nails?

Pediculosis can be caused by which of the following?

Which of the following is a skin disease that tends to occur in patients with a family history of allergies?

Folliculitis may result in the development of a furuncle if the infection spreads.

Which of the following tests is used to detect delayed allergic reactions associated with contact dermatitis?

Zostavax is recommended for which of the following patients?

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

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

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

__________ is a multiorgan,chronic,autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects connective tissue throughout the body.

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

Only individuals with a history of chickenpox will develop herpes zoster.

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

The medical term for itching is

Which of the following are considered secondary lesions?

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