Dermatology

Question 1

Etiology of psoriasis is __________. Triggers are thought to include __________

Answer 1

likely auto-immune and/or genetics

bacterial/viral infection, dry skin, injury of skin, drugs, stress, UV radiation

Question 2

Pathogenesis of psoriasis is __________. Presentations include __________

Answer 2

abnormal maturation and recycling of keratinocytes

scaling rashes, guttae, plaques, pustules, petechial bleeding spots, thickened nails, yellowing and/or pitting nails

Question 3

The most common skin cancer is ________. It most often occurs on skin that is ____________

Answer 3

Basal cell carcinoma

regularly exposed to sunlight / UV radiation

Question 4

The second most common skin cancer is ________. It ist most common after _____ years of age,, however any age may be affected.

Answer 4

squamous cell carcinoma

40

Question 5

The most aggressive skin cancer is ________. It can rapidly metastasize to __________ before spreading to other organs and tissues

Answer 5

melanoma

eye, liver, brain

Question 6

The ABCDE system of skin malignancy surveillance is _________

Answer 6

Asymmetry
Border (irregular)
Color (abnormal)
Diameter (>5-6 mm)
Extension

Question 7

Describe first degree burns.

Answer 7

Affecting epidermis only. Red, painful, swollen skin

Question 8

Describe second degree burns.

Answer 8

Affecting epidermis and dermis. Present as painful, red, swollen, and with blisters

Question 9

Describe third degree burns.

Answer 9

Affecting deeper layers, may be non-painful, white or charred, and perceived as numb areas

Question 10

Based on the Rule of 9 for BSA estimation, list the % of total BSA for each are listed:
head, arm, leg, chest/abdomen, back

Answer 10

9%

9%

18%

18%

18%