Health Conditions

Question 1

the most common skin cancer; seldom metastasizes; least dangerous; typically on the nose or face; small shiny bump that as it enlarges, often develops central depression & a beaded, “pearly” edge

Answer 1

basal cell carcinoma

Question 2

skin cancer that some forms may metastasize; slow growing; occurs on the scalp, forehead, backs of the hands, & tops of the ears; raised, red, scaly appearance

Answer 2

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 3

most deadly of all skin cancers; develops from melanocytes; metastasizes quickly

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malignant melanoma

Question 4

inflammation of the sebaceous gland

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acne

Question 5

inflammation of the skin characterized by itching & redness

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dermatitis

Question 6

itchy, red rash caused by an allergy

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eczema

Question 7

contagious bacterial infection of the skin

Answer 7

impetigo

Question 8

a recurring skin disorder characterized by red papule & scaly silvery plaques with sharply defined borders

Answer 8

psoriasis

Question 9

any fungal infection of the skin

Answer 9

tinea

Question 10

allergic reaction resulting in multiple red patches (wheals) that are intensely itchy

Answer 10

urticaria

Question 11

burn only on the epidermis; causes redness, slight swelling, & pain

Answer 11

first degree

Question 12

burn on the epidermis as well as part of the dermis; blisters; may result in scaring

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second degree

Question 13

burn from the epidermis & dermis, to the subQ layer; may appear white, black, & leathery; often requires a skin graft

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third degree

Question 14

“porous bones”; bones lose so much mass that they become extremely brittle; most common bone disease

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osteoporosis

Question 15

a lateral curvature of the spine, most often in the thoracic region

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scoliosis

Question 16

“hunchback”; an exaggerated thoracic curvature from poor posture or osteoporosis

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kyphosis

Question 17

“swayback”; an exaggerated lumbar curvature from poor posture, or abdominal weight gain

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lordosis

Question 18

a condition that results from being jerked off the ground by one arm or from a forceful tug on the arm

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shoulder dislocation

Question 19

a condition that because the knee has few surrounding muscles, it’s injured more often than the hip

Answer 19

knee injuries

Question 20

inflammation of a joint

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arthritis

Question 21

acquired from eating improperly canned foods; inhibiting nerve transmission so muscles can’t contract; death results from paralysis of respiratory muscles

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botulism

Question 22

the body produces antibodies against receptors for EACh; nerve transmission is poor, & profound muscular weakness results; autoimmune disease

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myasthenia gravis

Question 23

causes motor neurons to fire excessively; leads to overstimulation of muscles resulting in severe muscle spasms & sustained contractions; jaw muscles usually affected first

Answer 23

tetanus “lockjaw”