Disease Conditions Ch 6 Test – Flashcards
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One of the most common skin disorders marked by an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands is psoriasis atopic dermatitis (eczema) impetigo seborrheic dermatitis
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seborrheic dermatitis
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The most common dermatitis during infancy, called cradle cap, is a form of psoriasis atopic dermatitis ( eczema) impetigo seborrheic dermatitis
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seborrheic dermatitis
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_______ is a chronic skin condition marked by thick, flaky, red patches of various sizes, covered with characteristic white, silvery scales. psoriasis atopic dermatitis (eczema) impetigo seborrheic dermatitis
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psoriasis
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_____ is a type of inflammation of the skin that tends to occur in persons with a family history of allergic conditions. psoriasis atopic dermatitis impetigo seborrheic dermatitis
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atopic dermatitis
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__________ is a common contagious superficial skin infection caused by either Streptococcus or Staphylococcus Aureus. psoriasis atopic dermatitis impetigo seborrheic dermatitis
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impetigo
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Contact dermatitis can be induced by irritation, sensitization, or photoallergy the varicella-zoster virus the aging process none of the above
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irritation, sensitization, or photoallergy
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__________ is an eruption of extremely painful vesicles that occur in a bandlike unilateral pattern along the course of a peripheral nerve. scabies pediculosis herpes zoster acne vulgaris
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herpes zoster
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The cause of acne vulgaris is unknown thought to be linked to hormonal changes and predisposed by heredity accompanied by plugs that promote the growth of bacteria in the follicles all of the above
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all of the above
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The treatment of erysipelas (cellulitis) includes incision and drainage immobilization, elevation, compresses, and antibiotics antifungal medications all of the above
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immobilization, elevation, compresses, and antibiotics
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The following statement(s) is (are) true about scabies and pediculosis. They are two most common parasitic infections to infest man. Both are caused by impairment of blood supply to the skin. They are diagnosed by visualization of the ulcers. All of the above are true.
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They are two most common parasitic infections to infest man.
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Tinea capitas, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris are manifestations of pediculosis scabies dermatophytosis erysipelas
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dermatophytosis
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Preventative measures for a decubitus ulcer include good skin care position changes every 2 hours early ambulation all of the above
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all of the above
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The most common premalignant tumors are Selected Answer: actinic keratosis and nevi skin tags and keloids epidermal cysts and seborrheic keratosis all of the above
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actinic keratosis and nevi
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A precursor to skin cancers is squamous cell carcinoma basal cell carcinoma malignant melanoma actinic keratosis
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actinic keratosis
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________ is a serious form of skin cancer that often ulcerates, forms a crust, and has a tendency to metastasize if allowed to reach an advanced stage. squamous cell carcinoma basal cell carcinoma malignant melanoma actinic keratosis
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squamous cell carcinoma
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The most common symptom of malignant melanom is a smooth growth that is symmetrical inflammation and bleeding of a skin lesion hard-surfaced nodules with visible scales a change in a new or existing pigmented lesion or mole
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a change in a new or existing pigmented lesion or mole
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The ABCDEs of malignant melanoma include family history, sunburn, large moles, bleeding, and previous cancer asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and elevation neither of the above both a and b
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neither of the above
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Causes of alopecia include chemotherapy and other medications aging and hereditary factors certain systemic diseases all of the above
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all of the above
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_______ is an abscess that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue. a furuncle a skin tag a hemangioma none of the above
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a furuncle
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The most serious type of skin cancer is squamous cell carcinoma basal cell carcimona malignant melanoma actinic keratosis
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malignant melanoma
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__________ is associated with severe itching followed by the appearance of redness and an area of swelling (wheal) in a localized area of skin. scabies erysipelas urticaria, or hives psoriasis
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urticaria, or hives
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____________ , a chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin, causes redness, primarily in the areas where individuals blush or flush. impetigo rosacea psoriasis seborrheic dermatitis
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rosacea
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Appearance and location of lesions confirm the diagnosis of each of the three types of skin carcinoma. True False
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False
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. True False
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True
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Ninety-five percent of all skin carcinomas result from chronic overexposure to the sun. True False
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True
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Itch mites and lice spread easily from one person to another by close physical contact. True False
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True
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Warts are caused by a noninfectious fungus infection. True False
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False
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The function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin is to insulate the body against heat loss. True False
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True
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Contact dermatitis is an acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by an exogenous chemical or substance. True False
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True
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Keloids occur secondary to trauma or surgery. True False
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True
