ch 11 - disorders and diseases of the skin Flashcards by tricia y

what term is used to describe any mark, wound, or abnormality

a. lesion
b. papule
c. cyst
d. skin tag

lesion

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what is leukoderma

a. flat, hairy spots on the skin
b. light patches caused by destroyed pigment-producing cells
c. brown or wine-colored discoloration
d. thick scar resulting from excessive fibrous tissue

light patches caused by destroyed pigment-producing cells

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what is the term for a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle

a. pustule
b. cyst
c. macule
d. stain

macule

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what is true of malignant melanoma

a. it is a benign form of skin cancer
b. it is the least serious form of skin cancer
c. it is a moderately serious form of skin cancer
d. it is the most serious form of skin cancer

it is the most serious form of skin cancer

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what condition is also known as melasma

a. hyperpigmentation
b. hypopigmentation
c. benign melanoma
d. malignant melanoma

hyperpigmentation

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what is an example of epidermal cysts

a. scars
b. milia
c. boils
d. blisters

milia

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what is another name for the acute inflammatory disorder miliaria rubra

a. prickly heat
b. scabies
c. rabies
d. shingles

prickly heat

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what term refers to a pigmented nervus

a. nodule
b. vesicle
c. papule
d. mole

mole

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what are nodules

a. brown or wine-colored discolorations
b. small bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue or infections
c. large blisters containing watery fluid
d. clusters of boils

small bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue or infections

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what is another name for a nevus

a. carbuncle
b. wheal
c. birthmark
d. skin tag

birthmark

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what is a tubercle

a. open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body
b. abnormal rounded, solid lump larger than a papule
c. yeast infection of the skin that inhibits melanin production
d. another name for the contagious infection called ringworm

abnormal rounded, solid lump larger than a papule

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what is tinea versicolor

a. pigmentation disease characterized by white patches
b. yeast infection of the skin that inhibits melanin production
c. generic term for any kind of fungal infection
d. severe oiliness of the skin

yeast infection of the skin that inhibits melanin production

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what is the common name for the contagious infection tinea corporis

a. ringworm
b. shingles
c. rabies
d. scabies

ringworm

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what is the generic term for a fungal infection

a. miliaria
b. tinea
c. verruca
d. barbae

tinea

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what is the scientific term for couperose skin

a. tinea barbae
b. tinea pedis
c. telangiectasia
d. pseudofolliculitis

telangiectasia

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what causes the skin to tan upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation

a. increase in pigmentation
b. increase in blood circulation
c. increase in lymph production
d. increase in body temperature

increase in pigmentation

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what is a steatoma

a. brown or wine-colored discoloration
b. sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
c. brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish-black
d. small, benign outgrowth of the skin that looks like a flap

sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum

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what is the term for a brown or wine-colored discoloration

a. wen
b. wheal
c. tan
d. stain

stain

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what is a characteristic of the form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma

a. pearly translucency to fleshy color
b. scaly red or pink papules or nodules
c. dark purple splotches at the joints
d. asymmetrical area and color variation

scaly red or pink papules or nodules

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what are skin tags

a. small, benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps
b. dangerous manifestations of malignant melanoma
c. thick scars resulting from excessive fibrous tissue
d. decaying discharges from infected comedones

small, benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps

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what is rosacea

a. any skin with a naturally rose-hued color
b. condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels
c. light-colored, raised mark on the skin formed after injury
d. skin cream used for treating fair-skinned clients

condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels

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what is the term for flaky skin cells or any thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry or oily

a. vesicles
b. scales
c. skin tags
d. papules

scales

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what is a light-colored, slightly raised mark on the skin that is formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed

a. stain
b. scar
c. tan
d. wheal

scar

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what are sebaceous filaments

a. mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter
b. light-colored, slightly raised marks on the skin formed after injuries
c. thin plates of epidermal flakes, such as excessive dandruff
d. small clusters of papules caused by products used on the face

mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter

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what is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia a. benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face b. solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter c. light-colored, slightly raised marks on the skin formed after injuries d. patches covered with white-silver scales

benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face

what is acne a. medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment b. chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands c. excess inflammation from allergies and irritants d. foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or feet

chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands

what is acne excorciee a. severe form of acne that is considered precancerous b. skin type of anyone who regularly gets acne lesions c. product that makes acne lesions vanish instantaneously d. disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions

disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions

what are actinic keratoses a. large blisters containing watery fluid that are similar to vesicles b. clusters of boils c. pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that result from sun damage d. closed, abnormally developed sacs

pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that result from sun damage

what is albinism a. deficiency in perspiration b. dry, scaly skin resulting from sebum deficiency c. foul-smelling perspiration d. medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment

medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment

what is anhidrosis a. deficiency in perspiration b. excessive perspiration c. foul-smelling perspiration d. bloody perspiration

deficiency in perspiration

what is asteatosis a. medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment b. dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency c. excess inflammation from allergies and irritants d. disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions

dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency

what is the term for excess inflammation (dry skin, redness, itching) from allergies and irritants a. squamous cell melanoma b. contact dermatitis c. atopic dermatitis d. basal cell melanoma

atopic dermatitis

what is true of basal cell carcinoma a. it is the least common type of skin cancer b. it is the least severe type of skin cancer c. it is the most serious type of skin cancer d. it is a benign form of skin cancer

it is the least severe type of skin cancer

what is the term for foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet a. tinea pedis b. bromhidrosis c. asteatosis d. tinea barbe

bromhidrosis

what is a bulla a. mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle b. closed comedone c. open comedone d. large blister containing watery fluid that is larger than a vesicle

large blister containing watery fluid that is larger than a vesicle

what is hyperkeratosis a. overproduction of pigment b. underproduction of pigment c. thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells d. thinning of the skin caused by a lack of keratinized cells

thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells

what is the term for the overproduction of pigment a. hyperpigmentation b. superpigmentation c. metapigmentation d. hypopigmentation

hyperpigmentation

what is hypertrophy a. abnormal growth b. normal growth c. abnormal perspiration d. normal perspiration

abnormal growth

what is hypopigmentation a. excess of pigment b. injection of pigment c. surgical removal of pigment d. lack of pigment

lack of pigment

what is impetigo a. light, abnormal patches that are the result of congenital defects b. scar tissue resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue c. contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters d. redness and bumpiness in the cheeks caused by blocked follicles

contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters

what is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen) a. stain b. keloid c. wheal d. wen

keloid

what is a keratoma a. thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue b. open comedone c. closed comedone d. acquired, thickened patch of epidermis

acquired, thickened patch of epidermis

what are abnormally thick build-ups of cells a. keratoses b. keloids c. vesicles d. papules

keratoses

what is keratosis pilaris a. acquired, thickened patch of epidermis b. redness and bumpiness in the cheeks caused by blocked follicles c. most malignant form of skin cancer d. least malignant form of skin cancer

redness and bumpiness in the cheeks caused by blocked follicles

what is the scientific name for a freckle a. vitiligo b. macule c. melasma d. lentigo

lentigo

what are secondary lesions a. benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps b. skin damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs c. thick scars resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue d. brown or wine-colored discolorations

skin damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs

what is seborrheic dermatitis a. rare form of rosacea b. common form of rosacea c. rare form of eczema d. common form of eczema

common form of eczema

what is severe oiliness of the skin called a. dermatitis b. seborrhea c. eczema d. rosacea

seborrhea

where in the face does the acne-like condition perioral dermatitis manifest a. forehead b. chin c. nose d. mouth

mouth

what is a characteristic of primary lesions a. brownish spots ranging in color from tan to bluish-black b. subcutaneous tumors filled with sebum c. infection with ringed, red pattern with elevated ridges d. flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color such as maculae or patches

flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color such as maculae or patches

what is the term for persistent itching a. dermatitis b. pruitis c. hepatitis d. mitosis

pruitis

what is the common name for pseudofolliculitis a. skin tags b. razor bumps c. freckles d. pimples

razor bumps

what is a characteristic of psoriasis a. red patches covered with white-silver scales b. subcutaneous tumors filled with sebum c. flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color such as maculae or patches d. benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps

red patches covered with white-silver scales

what is a pustule a. inflamed wheal b. irritated wen c. irritated vesicle b. inflamed papule

inflamed papule

when someone has retention hyperkeratinosis, what builds up and fails to shed from the follicles as happens in normal skin a. sebum b. dead skin cells c. perspiration d. hairs

dead skin cells

what is the term for a cluster of boils a. wheal b. wen c. comedone d. carbuncle

carbuncle

what is the common name for chloasma a. razor bumps b. skin tags c. liver spots d. fine wrinkles

liver spots

what is true of a comedogenic product a. it has no adverse effects on the skin whatsoever b. it tends to clog follicles and cause a buildup of dead skin cells c. it helps clear up comedones quickly and safely d. this sort of product should not be used on human skin

it tends to clog follicles and cause a buildup of dead skin cells

what is a comedone a. cluster of boils b. large blister containing watery fluid c. mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle d. pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesion

mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle

what is the common name for the very contagious infection conjunctivitis a. ringworm b. pinkeye c. rabies d. scabies

pinkeye

what is contact dermatitis a. foul-smelling perspiration b. the effect when two skin disorders connect with each other c. an inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical d. excessive perspiration

an inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical

what is crust an accumulation of a. sweat and dirt b. water and salt c. blood and lymph d. sebum and pus

sebum and pus

what is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above and below the skin a. vesicle b. cyst c. comedone d. papule

cyst

what is dermatitis a. excessive oiliness of the skin b. excessive dryness of the skin c. any cancerous condition of the skin d. any inflammatory condition of the skin

any inflammatory condition of the skin

what type of physician specializes in treating skin disorders and diseases a. dermatologist b. physiologist c. esthetician d. cosmetologist

dermatologist

what is a papule a. another name for the skin malformations called birthmarks b. tumors caused by conditions such as scar tissue and infections c. small elevation of the skin that contains no fluid and may develop pus d. itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, or sting

small elevation of the skin that contains no fluid and may develop pus

what are NOT examples of wheals a. hives b. mosquito bites c. uticaria d. pustules

pustules

what is vitiligo a. contagious skin condition b. allergic reaction to strong chemicals in cleaning products c. total absence of pigmentation d. pigmentation disease characterized by white patches

pigmentation disease characterized by white patches

what is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid a. vesicle b. carbuncle c. melanoma d. wen

vesicle

what is the common name for the hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis known as a verruca a. wheal b. wart c. wen d. wick

wart

what is another term for varicose veins a. primary lesions b. vascular lesions c. secondary lesions d. foreign lesions

vascular lesions

what is the term for vascular dilation of blood vessels a. cardiodilation b. pulmodilation c. plasmadilation d. vasodilation

vasodilation

what is the common name for urticaria, which is caused by an allergic reaction from the body's histamine production a. pinkeye b. ringworm c. scabies d. hives

hives

what accompanies an ulcer in addition to a loss of skin depth a. pus b. blood c. lymph d. sebum

pus

what is the term for an abnormal cell mass that results from excessive cell multiplication and varies in size, shape, and color a. tumor b. comedone c. skin tag d. razor bump

tumor

what is eczema a. pigmentation disease characterized by white patches b. inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin c. yeast infection on the skin that inhibits melanin production d. contagious infection that forms a ringed, red pattern

inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin

what is edema a. any inflammatory condition of the skin b. swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells c. brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish-black d. closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid or other matter

swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells

what is erythema a. oiliness caused by inflammation b. redness caused by inflammation c. dryness caused by inflammation d. pain caused by inflammation

redness caused by inflammation

what is excoriation a. lesion caused by an allergic reaction b. skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping c. type of contagious fungal infection d. common side effect of blood-thinning medications

skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

what is a fissure a. crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis b. opening, such as a pore, through which fluids escape the body c. another name for a follicle d. another name for an orifice

crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

what is folliculitis a. excessive hair growth b. insufficient hair growth c. inflammation of the hair follicles d. another term for razor bumps

inflammation of the hair follicles

what is true of herpes simplex 1 a. it causes fever blisters and cold sores b. it causes hepatitis c. it is the virus that causes AIDS d. it is always a terminal condition

it causes fever blisters and cold sores

what is the common name for the painful viral infection herpes zoster a. scabies b. shingles c. pinkeye d. ringworm

shingles

what is hyperhidrosis a. insufficient perspiration b. excessive perspiration c. foul-smelling perspiration d. sweet-smelling perspiration

excessive perspiration

what part of the body is affected by herpes simplex 2 a. face b. hair c. feet d. genitals

genitals