Rashes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT asymptomatic?
A. Seborrheic dermatitis
B. Psoriasis
C. HSV/VZV
D. Viral exanthem

Answer 1

C. HSV/VZV are painful

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT painful?
A. HSV/VZV
B. SJS/TEN
C. Staph scalded skin syndrome
D. Seborrheic dermatitis

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Fever + rash implies ___

Answer 3

Infection, drug, rheumatologic

Question 4

Joint pain/stiffness implies ___

Answer 4

Rheumatologic

Question 5

Weight loss/malaise implies ___

Answer 5

Paraneoplastic

Question 6

Atopy triad =

Answer 6

Atropic dermatitis
Asthma
Allergic rhinitis

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a classic morphology of primary lesions?
A. Flat
B. Macular
C. Flat-top
D. Ulcerated
E. Elevated
F. Papular

Answer 7

D. Ulcerated is secondary lesion morphology

Crusted, eroded, weepy are also secondary

Question 8

Name that lesion:
Widespread symmetric bilateral
Favors nipples & flexural sites

Answer 8

Atopic dermatitis

Question 9

Name that lesion:
Widespread symmetric bilateral
Favors extensor surfaces and extremities

Answer 9

Psoriasis

Sharply demarcated, scaly, flat-top, erythematous plaque

Question 10

Name that lesion:
Localized single cluster of lesions
Grouped vesicles on erythematous base

Answer 10

HSV infection

Question 11

Name that lesion:
Localized to lumbosacral dermatome
Grouped vesicles on erythematous base in a dermatomal distribution

Answer 11

Varicella zoster (shingles)

Question 12

Name that lesion:
Localized to sun exposed skin
Erythematous edematous papules and plaques w/ no surface change

Answer 12

Juvenile spring eruption (sun allergy)

Question 13

Name that lesion:
Linear zosteriform
Erythematous to hemorrhagic grouped vesicles in a linear zosteriform pattern

Answer 13

Varicella zoster

Question 14

Name that lesion:
Arcuate
Erythematous scaly arcuate patches localized to the right medial proximal thigh

Answer 14

Tinea cruris

Question 15

Name that lesion:
Arcuate
Erythematous scaly arcuate patch localized to foot

Answer 15

Tinea pedis

Question 16

Name that lesion:
Polycyclic
Diffuse erythematous polycyclic scaly plaques

Answer 16

Tinea corporis

Question 17

Name that lesion:
Polycyclic
Diffuse asymmetric eruption of scaly erythematous polycyclic plaques w/ dyspigmentation

Answer 17

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Question 18

Name the morphology:
Change in skin color w/o elevation or depression
Less than 1 cm in diameter

Answer 18

Macule

Question 19

Name the morphology:
Change in skin color w/o elevation or depression
1 cm or greater in diameter

Answer 19

Patch

Question 20

Name the morphology:
Circumscribed solid elevation w/ no visible fluid
Less than 1 cm diameter

Answer 20

Papule

Question 21

Acuminate =

Answer 21

Tapering to a point

Question 22

Papillated =

Answer 22

nipple-like protuberance

Question 23

Digitate =

Answer 23

Finger like protuberance

Question 24

Umbilicated =

Answer 24

Having central depression

Question 25

Name the morphology: Circumscribed solid elevation w/ no visible fluid 1-2 cm diameter

Answer 25

Nodule

Question 26

Name the morphology: Elevated, deep seated, soft, firm, moveable, fixed, sessile, or pedunculated mass Greater than 2 cm in diameter

Answer 26

Tumor

Question 27

Name the morphology: Circumscribed solid elevation or depression with flat top 1 cm or greater in diameter

Answer 27

Plaque

Question 28

Name the morphology: Circumscribed fluid filled elevation Less than 1 cm in diameter

Answer 28

Vesicle

Question 29

Name the morphology: Circumscribed vesicle filled with purulent material Less than 1 cm in diameter

Answer 29

Pustule

Question 30

Name the morphology: Circumscribed fluid filled elevation 1 cm or greater in diameter

Answer 30

Bulla

Question 31

Name the morphology: Elevated area of dermal edema, dilated blood vessels, inflammatory cells Papule or plaque

Answer 31

Wheal "hive"

Question 32

Name the lesion: | Loss of portion or all of epidermis

Answer 32

Erosion

Question 33

Name the lesion: Loss of epidermis and part of dermis Heals with scar

Answer 33

Ulcer

Question 34

Name that lesion: | Linear split or crack in epidermis & dermis

Answer 34

Fissure

Question 35

``` Name the lesion: Linear abrasion (scratch marks) ```

Answer 35

Excoriation

Question 36

Name the lesion: | Reduction in thickness of epidermis, dermis, subcutis, or multiple levels

Answer 36

Atrophy

Question 37

Name the lesion: | Firm plaque of dense fibrotic tissue covered by thin epidermis

Answer 37

Scar

Question 38

Name the lesion: | Dried serum, pus, blood, fibrin, or mixture of all 4

Answer 38

Crust

Question 39

Name the lesion: | Thickened, loose, detached fragments of stratum corneum

Answer 39

Scale

Question 40

Name the lesion: | Thickened epidermis with accentuation of skin marking lines

Answer 40

Lichenification: secondary to chronic rubbing of skin

Question 41

``` Which of the following is NOT pruritic? A. Scabies B. Urticaria C. Psoriasis D. Eczematous dermatoses ```

Answer 41

C. Psoriasis is asymptomatic

Question 42

Name the configuration: | Loosely grouped together (not touching)

Answer 42

Agminated

Question 43

Name the configuration: | Grouped (touching) lesions

Answer 43

Herpetiform

Question 44

Name the configuration: | Cluster of small lesions around a single, usually larger, lesion

Answer 44

Corymbiform

Question 45

Name the configuration: | Resembling a string of rounded beads

Answer 45

Moniliform

Question 46

Name the configuration: | Coin and plaque like

Answer 46

Nummular