106E.03 Skin Diseases And Disorders

Front 1

Which of the following terms is another name for a keratoma?

Back 1

Callus

Hint 1

106E.3, p. 42 Keratoma is another name for callus.

Front 2

True or False:

Yellow flat papules caused by abnormal lipid accumulation commonly found around the eyes and on eyelids is known as Xanthoma

Back 2

True

Hint 2

106E.3 p. 44 Yellow flat papules caused by abnormal lipid accumulation commonly found around the eyes and on eyelids is known as Xanthoma

Front 3

Which of the following inflammations of the skin is a red, inflamed rash with scales that has an oily appearance?

Back 3

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Hint 3

106E.3, p. 56 Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin with a red, inflamed rash with scales that has an oily appearance.

Front 4

An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid or semi-solid substance is known as a(n):

Back 4

Cyst

Hint 4

106E.3, p. 40 An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid or semi-solid substance is known as a cyst.

Front 5

What is the definition of bromhidrosis?

Back 5

Unpleasant odor from the skin

Hint 5

106E.3, p. 54 Bromhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by an unpleasant odor from the skin.

Front 6

Which of the following conditions is a hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the skin characterized by itchy, possibly burning skin?

Back 6

Atopic dermatitis

Hint 6

106E.3, p. 55 Atopic dermatitis is a hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by itchy, possibly burning skin.

Front 7

A common pigmentation disorder in pregnant women is known as melasma or:

Back 7

Cholasma

Hint 7

106E.3, p. 48 A common pigmentation disorder in pregnant women is known as melasma or chloasma.

Front 8

What common skin cancer tends to appear translucent, has irregular borders and tiny blood vessels running through it?

Back 8

Basal cell carcinoma

Hint 8

106E.3, p. 63 Basal cell carcinoma is a common skin cancer that tends to appear translucent, have irregular borders and tiny blood vessels running through it.

Front 9

A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction, is called a:

Back 9

Wheal

Hint 9

106E.3, p. 40 A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction, is called a wheal.

Front 10

Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin called prickly heat or:

Back 10

Miliaria rubra

Hint 10

106E.3, p. 54 Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin called prickly heat or miliaria rubra.

Front 11

Which of the following types of acne is mild and consists of open and closed comedones scattered over less than half of the areas of the face or back?

Back 11

Grade 1 acne

Hint 11

106E.3, p. 51 Grade 1 acne is mild acne consisting of open and closed comedones scattered over less than half of the areas of the face or back.

Front 12

What is actinic keratosis?

Back 12

Pre-malignant growth

Hint 12

106E.3, p. 44 An actinic keratosis is a common pre-malignant growth

Front 13

Which of the following is a harmless sebaceous cyst or wen?

Back 13

Steatoma

Hint 13

106E.3, p. 53 A steatoma is a harmless sebaceous cyst or wen.

Front 14

Dry, tight skin with flakiness is known as xerosis or:

Back 14

Asteatosis

Hint 14

106E.3, p. 53 Dry, scaly skin is known as xerosis or asteatosis.

Front 15

A non-contagious infection that produces hypopigmented areas usually found on the neck, chest, back and arms is known as:

Select one:

Back 15

Tinea versicolor

Hint 15

106E.3, p. 60 A non-contagious infection that produces hypopigmented areas usually found on the neck, chest, back and arms is known as tinea versicolor.

Front 16

A flat discoloration appearing on the skin's surface less than 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) with no change in texture to the skin is called a:

Back 16

Macule

Hint 16

106E.3, p. 39 A flat discoloration appearing on the skin's surface less than 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) with no change in texture to the skin is called a macule

Front 17

When the formation of epidermal cells is rapid or the normal process of keratinization is altered, abnormal exfoliation of the epidermis occurs. What secondary skin lesion is a result?

Back 17

Scales

Hint 17

106E.3, p. 42 When the formation of epidermal cells is rapid or the normal process of keratinization is altered, abnormal exfoliation of the epidermis occurs, which results in scales.

Front 18

The skin inflammation characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small vesicles and a watery discharge is called:

Back 18

Eczema

Hint 18

106E.3, p. 56 Eczema is the skin condition characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small vesicles and watery discharge.

Front 19

Which of the following malignant growths is an irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin?

Back 19

Squamous cell carcinoma

Hint 19

106E.3, p. 63 Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant growth with an irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin.

Front 20

A mechanical abrasion or injury to the epidermis, due to scratching insect bites, scabs or acne is known as a(n):

Back 20

Excoriation

Hint 20

106E.3, p. 42 A mechanical abrasion of the epidermis or injury to the epidermis, due to scratching insect bites, scabs or acne is known as an excoriation.

Front 21

What is the technical term for a lack of pigmentation of the skin caused by a decrease in activity of melanocytes?

Back 21

Leukoderma

Hint 21

106E.3, p. 49 Leukoderma is a lack of pigmentation of the skin caused by a decrease in activity of melanocytes.

Front 22

What is the technical term for a lack of pigmentation of the skin caused by a decrease in activity of melanocytes?

Back 22

Leukoderma

Hint 22

106E.3, p. 49 Leukoderma is a lack of pigmentation of the skin caused by a decrease in activity of melanocytes.

Front 23

Which of the following skin infections is an example of a bacterial infection?

Back 23

Cellulitus

Hint 23

106E.3, p. 61 Cellulitis is an example of a bacterial skin infection.