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Chapter 8 Skin Diseases and Disorders – Flashcards

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7 July 2022

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A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a:

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fissure

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Which of the following skin disorders is commonly called liver spots?

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chloasma

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An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is a(n)

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ulcer

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A flat spot or discoloration of the skin such as a freckle is a

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macule

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Cicatrix is another name for a(n)

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scar

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Telangiectasias are defined as

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distended or dilated surface blood vessels

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Which leave-on acne treatment not only helps to shed cellular debris, but also kills the acne bacteria?

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benzoyl peroxide

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An allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or substance is

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sensitization

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Propionibacterium acnes are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of:

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oxygen

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A closed comedo is known as a

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whitehead

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A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is

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impetigo

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Genetic aging, gravity, and facial expressions are examples of which aging factor?

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intrinsic

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When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing

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blackheads

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The absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin is know as:

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albinism

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Which skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal?

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psoriasis

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The recurring viral infection characterized by cold sores is:

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herpes simplex

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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a:

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keloid

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An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape is a:

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stain

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The sun is the number one factor in premature aging, causing what percentage of aging?

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80 to 85

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The best skin defense against pollutants is:

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skin-care routine

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The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms, as:

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UVA and UVB rays

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Poison ivy and poison oak produce

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vesicles

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Which of the following can produce a wheal?

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nettle sting urticaria insect bite

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Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:

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milia

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A physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails is a(n)

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dermatologist

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The term used to describe a mark on the skin is

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lesion

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Which of the following is a primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne?

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cyst

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The shorter rays of the sun that stop penetration at the base of the epidermis are:

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UVB rays

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A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a:

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nodule

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An inflammatory condition of the skin is called:

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dermatitis

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A verruca is also known as a

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wart

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Acne is a disorder affected by two major factors:

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heredity and hormones

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An abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin is a(n)

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tubercle

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Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by

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scaly red papules or nodules

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Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by

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red, flaky skin

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The hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle is:

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retention hyperkeratosis

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Hair follicles filled with sebum and keratin that appear most frequently on the T-zone of the face are:

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comedones

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Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture characterize

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malignant melanoma

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A superficial, thickened patch of epidermis commonly known as a callus is a:

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keratoma

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The scab on a sore is an example of a(n)

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crust

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Using the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist, D stands for:

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diameter

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Piles of material on the skin surface or depressions in the skin surface characterize:

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secondary skin lesions

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Miliaria rubra is an inflammation of the sweat glands and also known as:

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prickly heat

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The inflammatory condition characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching is:

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eczema

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A deficiency in perspiration is:

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anhidrosis

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A chronic condition characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose is:

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rosacea

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Lesions that are a different color than the color of the skin are which type?

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primary

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A product that has been designed and proven not to clog the follicles is labeled

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non-comedogenic

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Peak hours of the day, when UV exposure is highest are usually between:

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10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary skin lesion?

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keloid

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Unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging are called

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free radicals

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Another name for a nevus is a

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birthmark

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An inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances is:

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contact dermatitis

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Which rays of the sun are known as aging rays

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UVA rays

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Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is:

answer

bromhidrosis

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To prevent premature skin aging make daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least:

answer

question

Common places for allergic contact dermatitis on a client include all of the following except:

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fingers

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When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis, the result is:

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irritant contact dermatitis

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A raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of a swelling is a:

answer

papule

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A condition characterized by darker than normal pigmentation appearing as dark splotches, is:

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hyperpigmentation

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Which of the following is a common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye

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conjunctivits

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An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a:

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tumor

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Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of:

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sebaceous glands

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The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is:

answer

basal cell carcinoma

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Which of the following is a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots on the skin?

answer

vitiligo

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question

A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a:

answer

fissure

question

Which of the following skin disorders is commonly called liver spots?

answer

chloasma

question

An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is a(n)

answer

ulcer

question

A flat spot or discoloration of the skin such as a freckle is a

answer

macule

question

Cicatrix is another name for a(n)

answer

scar

question

Telangiectasias are defined as

answer

distended or dilated surface blood vessels

question

Which leave-on acne treatment not only helps to shed cellular debris, but also kills the acne bacteria?

answer

benzoyl peroxide

question

An allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or substance is

answer

sensitization

question

Propionibacterium acnes are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of:

answer

oxygen

question

A closed comedo is known as a

answer

whitehead

question

A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is

answer

impetigo

question

Genetic aging, gravity, and facial expressions are examples of which aging factor?

answer

intrinsic

question

When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing

answer

blackheads

question

The absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin is know as:

answer

albinism

question

Which skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal?

answer

psoriasis

question

The recurring viral infection characterized by cold sores is:

answer

herpes simplex

question

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a:

answer

keloid

question

An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape is a:

answer

stain

question

The sun is the number one factor in premature aging, causing what percentage of aging?

answer

80 to 85

question

The best skin defense against pollutants is:

answer

skin-care routine

question

The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms, as:

answer

UVA and UVB rays

question

Poison ivy and poison oak produce

answer

vesicles

question

Which of the following can produce a wheal?

answer

nettle sting urticaria insect bite

question

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:

answer

milia

question

A physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails is a(n)

answer

dermatologist

question

The term used to describe a mark on the skin is

answer

lesion

question

Which of the following is a primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne?

answer

cyst

question

The shorter rays of the sun that stop penetration at the base of the epidermis are:

answer

UVB rays

question

A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a:

answer

nodule

question

An inflammatory condition of the skin is called:

answer

dermatitis

question

A verruca is also known as a

answer

wart

question

Acne is a disorder affected by two major factors:

answer

heredity and hormones

question

An abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin is a(n)

answer

tubercle

question

Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by

answer

scaly red papules or nodules

question

Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by

answer

red, flaky skin

question

The hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle is:

answer

retention hyperkeratosis

question

Hair follicles filled with sebum and keratin that appear most frequently on the T-zone of the face are:

answer

comedones

question

Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture characterize

answer

malignant melanoma

question

A superficial, thickened patch of epidermis commonly known as a callus is a:

answer

keratoma

question

The scab on a sore is an example of a(n)

answer

crust

question

Using the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist, D stands for:

answer

diameter

question

Piles of material on the skin surface or depressions in the skin surface characterize:

answer

secondary skin lesions

question

Miliaria rubra is an inflammation of the sweat glands and also known as:

answer

prickly heat

question

The inflammatory condition characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching is:

answer

eczema

question

A deficiency in perspiration is:

answer

anhidrosis

question

A chronic condition characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose is:

answer

rosacea

question

Lesions that are a different color than the color of the skin are which type?

answer

primary

question

A product that has been designed and proven not to clog the follicles is labeled

answer

non-comedogenic

question

Peak hours of the day, when UV exposure is highest are usually between:

answer

10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

question

Which of the following is an example of a secondary skin lesion?

answer

keloid

question

Unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging are called

answer

free radicals

question

Another name for a nevus is a

answer

birthmark

question

An inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances is:

answer

contact dermatitis

question

Which rays of the sun are known as aging rays

answer

UVA rays

question

Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is:

answer

bromhidrosis

question

To prevent premature skin aging make daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least:

answer

question

Common places for allergic contact dermatitis on a client include all of the following except:

answer

fingers

question

When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis, the result is:

answer

irritant contact dermatitis

question

A raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of a swelling is a:

answer

papule

question

A condition characterized by darker than normal pigmentation appearing as dark splotches, is:

answer

hyperpigmentation

question

Which of the following is a common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye

answer

conjunctivits

question

An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a:

answer

tumor

question

Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of:

answer

sebaceous glands

question

The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is:

answer

basal cell carcinoma

question

Which of the following is a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots on the skin?

answer

vitiligo

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