Clinical Procedures

Question 1

Curettage

Answer 1

Scrape lesion with sharp curet

Question 2

Electrodesiccation

Answer 2

Destroy tissue by burning with electric spark

Question 3

Mohs surgery

Answer 3

Removes thin layers of growth to examine under a microscope (basal and squamous cells)

Question 4

Skin biopsy

Answer 4

Punch and shave to remove for examination in path lab

Question 5

Skin test

Answer 5

Test reaction of body to allergen with skin test (scratch or patch test)

Question 6

Cryosurgery

Answer 6

Destroy tissue with subzero tempatures using liquid nitrogen