Chapter 7- Dermatology

Question 0

itching is also called

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pruritus

Question 1

abbreviation for biopsy is ____

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Bx

Question 2

a skin infection caused by a fungus that feeds on epidermal cells is know as

Answer 2

tinea

Question 3

yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by liver disease

Answer 3

jaundice

Question 4

a benign or malignant new growth that occurs on or in the skin is referred to as a

Answer 4

neoplasm

Question 5

the combining for of eyelid is

Answer 5

blephar/o-

Question 6

pertaining above the skin

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epidermal

Question 7

pertaining to below the skin

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hypodermic

subcutaneous

Question 8

black cell

Answer 8

melanocyte

Question 9

condition of nail fungus

Answer 9

onychomycosis

Question 10

cry/o-

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cold

Question 11

hair follicles are found in the ____ layer

Answer 11

dermis

Question 12

-ary

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pertaining to

Question 13

tumor or mass

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-oma

Question 14

an autoimmune deterioration of collagen in the skin and connective tissue often accompanied with a characteristic butterfly shaped rash is:

Answer 14

systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 15

debridement is a medical or surgical procedure

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to remove necrotic tissue from a wound, burn, or ulcer

Question 16

The abbreviation that means cutting and allowing fluid inside to drain out is

Answer 16

I&D

Question 17

any area of visible damage to the skin whether the damage is from disease or injury is called a ___

Answer 17

lesion

Question 18

____ is a viral infection that may cause vesicles, erythema, edema, and pain

Answer 18

herpes

Question 19

an ____ biopsy is a surgical procedure that uses a scalpel to remove an entire large lesion

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excisional

Question 20

___ drugs, such as creams, lotions or ointments are those that are absorbed through the skin and produce a local drug effect

Answer 20

topical

Question 21

melanocytes contain melanin which is a ____ that gives skin it’s color

Answer 21

pigment

Question 22

adip/o- is the combing form for fat

Answer 22

true

Question 23

sebaceous glands are found in the dermis layer of the skin

Answer 23

true

Question 24

an Allergen is something that causes an allergic hypersensitivity

Answer 24

true

Question 25

The lack of pigmentation of the skin hair and iris is a genetic condition known as albinism

Answer 25

true

Question 26

A localized pus-containing pocket of bacteria, often Staphylococcus aureus is known as an abscess

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true

Question 27

A fluid that oozes from a lesion is called exudate

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true

Question 28

A physicians assistant is a healthcare professional who does not need a license

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false

Question 29

the combining form of hairy is

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hirsut/o-

Question 30

excessive amounts of fluid in dermis or subcutaneous tissue

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edema

Question 31

bruise

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contusion

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ecchymosis

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blood in tissue

Question 33

skin lesions

Answer 33

cyst, pustule, vesicle, wheal,