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Chapter 8 Skin Disorders and Diseases Flashcards

1
Q

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

a. UVB rays and gamma rays 

b. UVA rays and X-rays	
c. UVA and UVB rays	
d. X-rays and gamma rays
A

UVA and UVB rays

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Which of the following conditions is characterized by distended or dilated surface blood vessels?

a. maculae 

b. fissures	
c. excoriation	
d. telangiectasias
A

telangiectasias

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3
Q

Which of these terms refers to any mark on the skin?

a. nodule 

b. bulla	
c. lesion	
d. cyst
A

lesion

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4
Q

A ______ is a large blister containing a watery fluid.

a. wheal 

b. pustule	
c. tumor	
d. bulla
A

bulla

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5
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A _____ is a raised bump that is often red and sore.

a. macule 

b. pustule	
c. tubercle	
d. cyst
A

pustule

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A _____ is an abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape.

a. nevus 

b. tumor	
c. pustule	
d. scale
A

tumor

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7
Q

A scab is an example of a:

a. vesicle 

b. crust	
c. fissure	
d. tubercle
A

crust

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8
Q

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

a. verruca 

b. stain	
c. skin tag	
d. keloid
A

keloid

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9
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Abnormal dandruff is a type of:

a. excoriation 

b. scales	
c. ulcer	
d. cicatrix
A

scales

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10
Q

Benign, keratin-filled cysts found under the epidermis that resemble small sesame seeds are called:

a. keloids 

b. acne	
c. nodules	
d. milia
A

milia

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11
Q

A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is:

a. anhidrosis 

b. rosacea	
c. telangiectasias	
d. acne
A

acne

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12
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Which of the following is a generic medical term used to describe an abnormal inflammatory condition of the skin?

a. chloasma 

b. sensitization	
c. bromhidrosis	
d. dermatitis
A

dermatitis

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13
Q

Eczema is LEAST likely to be found on the:

a. cheeks 

b. knees	
c. lower back	
d. scalp
A

cheeks

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14
Q

If a person has pink eyes, silky white hair, and pinkish white skin that does not tan, he or she has which condition?

a. nevus 

b. hyperpigmentation	
c. albinism	
d. chloasma
A

albinism

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15
Q

The most common type of skin cancer caused by overexposure to the sun is:

a. squamous cell carcinoma 

b. basal cell carcinoma	
c. malignant melanoma	
d. pituitary adenoma
A

basal cell carcinoma

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16
Q

What does the B in the ABCDE Cancer Checklist stand for?

a. balance 

b. borders	
c. building	
d. brightness
A

borders

17
Q

Hyperhidrosis is characterized by:

a. small red vesicles and burning, itching skin 

b. a lack of sweating	
c. excessive sweating	
d. foul-smelling perspiration
A

excessive sweating

18
Q

A ____ is a small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin.

a. mole 

b. keratoma	
c. skin tag	
d. verruca
A

mole

19
Q

Propionibacterium acnes are anaerobic, which means they:

a. cause the heart rate to decrease 

b. need oxygen to survive	
c. cannot survive in the presence of oxygen	
d. cause the heart rate to increase
A

cannot survive in the presence of oxygen

20
Q

The main food source for acne bacteria is:

a. carbohydrates 

b. sucrose	
c. fructose	
d. fatty acids
A

fatty acids

21
Q

Which of the following is an extrinsic skin-aging factor?

a. sun exposure 

b. genetic aging	
c. gravity	
d. facial expressions
A

sun exposure

22
Q

UVA rays:

a. stop penetration at the base of the epidermis 

b. weaken collagen fibers	
c. strengthen elastin fibers	
d. cause the majority of skin cancers
A

weaken collagen fibers

23
Q

Which of the following people would be MOST susceptible to sun damage?

a. a person with green eyes and red hair 

b. a person with blue eyes and brown hair	
c. a person with hazel eyes and black hair	
d. a person with brown eyes and blonde hair
A

a person with green eyes and red hair

24
Q

Sensitization is caused by:

a. a medication that creates sensitivity to a different substance 

b. repeated exposure to a substance	
c. an inborn allergy to a substance	
d. lack of exposure to a substance
A

repeated exposure to a substance

25
Q

To prevent irritant contact dermatitis, it is recommended that you:

a. dry your hands with a linen towel after washing them 

b. wash your hands as often as possible	
c. apply protective hand cream after washing your hands	
d. use sanitizing gel instead of washing your hands
A

apply protective cream after washing your hands

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