Question 1

An elevated lesion containing purulent material is a

Accepted Answer

A)  nodule. 
B)  pustule. 
C)  macule. 
D)  vesicle. 
E)  papule. 
A)  nodule. 
B)  pustule. 
C)  macule. 
D)  vesicle. 
E)  papule. B

Question 2

Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes

Accepted Answer

A)  measles. 
B)  mumps. 
C)  chicken pox. 
D)  rubella. 
A)  measles. 
B)  mumps. 
C)  chicken pox. 
D)  rubella. C

Question 3

A post-infective painful neuralgia can occur as a complication of

Accepted Answer

A)  shingles. 
B)  herpes simplex. 
C)  impetigo. 
D)  verrucae. 
A)  shingles. 
B)  herpes simplex. 
C)  impetigo. 
D)  verrucae. A

Question 4

It is true that vitiligo

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A)  occurs as a result of a genetic lack of melanin production. 
B)  is a depigmented patch of skin. 
C)  occurs most commonly in light-skinned individuals. 
D)  is a warning sign for malignant melanoma. 
A)  occurs as a result of a genetic lack of melanin production. 
B)  is a depigmented patch of skin. 
C)  occurs most commonly in light-skinned individuals. 
D)  is a warning sign for malignant melanoma.

Question 5

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by

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A)  fungus. 
B)  yeast. 
C)  bacteria. 
D)  parasite. 
A)  fungus. 
B)  yeast. 
C)  bacteria. 
D)  parasite.

Question 6

The cancer considered to be the most malignant is

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperkeratosis. 
B)  basal cell carcinoma. 
C)  squamous cell carcinoma. 
D)  melanoma. 
A)  hyperkeratosis. 
B)  basal cell carcinoma. 
C)  squamous cell carcinoma. 
D)  melanoma.

Question 7

Onycholysis is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  silvery plaques on the skin. 
B)  itching, oozing rash. 
C)  destruction of the nails. 
D)  whitish coating on the tongue. 
A)  silvery plaques on the skin. 
B)  itching, oozing rash. 
C)  destruction of the nails. 
D)  whitish coating on the tongue.

Question 8

Deep pressure ulcers usually

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A)  appear first as reddened areas that do not blanch. 
B)  begin in the dermal and epidermal skin layers. 
C)  result from thrombosis of deep vessels. 
D)  are an unavoidable consequence of immobility. 
A)  appear first as reddened areas that do not blanch. 
B)  begin in the dermal and epidermal skin layers. 
C)  result from thrombosis of deep vessels. 
D)  are an unavoidable consequence of immobility.

Question 9

A major difference between a vesicle and a wheal is that vesicles

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A)  contains fluid, but wheals are edematous tissue. 
B)  are palpable, but a wheal is not. 
C)  are larger than wheals. 
D)  are smaller than wheals. 
A)  contains fluid, but wheals are edematous tissue. 
B)  are palpable, but a wheal is not. 
C)  are larger than wheals. 
D)  are smaller than wheals.

Question 10

What is the most common, benign form of skin cancer?

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A)  Basal 
B)  Squamous 
C)  Melanoma 
D)  Actinic keratosis 
A)  Basal 
B)  Squamous 
C)  Melanoma 
D)  Actinic keratosis

Question 11

Acute, painful inflammation with vesicles along the distribution of a spinal nerve (dermatome)is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes zoster. 
B)  herpes simplex. 
C)  human papillomavirus. 
D)  tinea. 
A)  herpes zoster. 
B)  herpes simplex. 
C)  human papillomavirus. 
D)  tinea.

Question 12

A small blister is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A)  nodule. 
B)  pustule. 
C)  macule. 
D)  vesicle. 
E)  papule. 
A)  nodule. 
B)  pustule. 
C)  macule. 
D)  vesicle. 
E)  papule.

Question 13

A 4-year-old is brought to the clinic for evaluation of dry, scaly, itchy patches on the face, antecubital areas, and behind the ears and knees.The skin is dry overall, and there is evidence of scratching.This is likely a case of

Accepted Answer

A)  impetigo. 
B)  atopic dermatitis 
C)  psoriasis. 
D)  scabies. 
A)  impetigo. 
B)  atopic dermatitis 
C)  psoriasis. 
D)  scabies.

Question 14

A topical therapy that would tend to dry the skin because it is an astringent is

Accepted Answer

A)  lotion. 
B)  gel. 
C)  cream. 
D)  ointments. 
A)  lotion. 
B)  gel. 
C)  cream. 
D)  ointments.

Question 15

Psoriasis is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  silvery scale on the skin. 
B)  itching, oozing rash. 
C)  thickened, discolored nails. 
D)  whitish coating on the tongue. 
A)  silvery scale on the skin. 
B)  itching, oozing rash. 
C)  thickened, discolored nails. 
D)  whitish coating on the tongue.

Question 16

Which finding is characteristic of oral candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Silvery plaques on the skin 
B)  Itching, oozing rash 
C)  Thickened, discolored nails 
D)  Whitish coating on the tongue 
A)  Silvery plaques on the skin 
B)  Itching, oozing rash 
C)  Thickened, discolored nails 
D)  Whitish coating on the tongue

Question 17

Conditions caused by a virus include

Accepted Answer

A)  athlete's foot. 
B)  boils. 
C)  warts. 
D)  impetigo. 
A)  athlete's foot. 
B)  boils. 
C)  warts. 
D)  impetigo.

Question 18

Scleroderma is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  large, weeping, open sores. 
B)  thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin. 
C)  butterfly rash on the face. 
D)  hair loss and ulcer formation on the extremities. 
A)  large, weeping, open sores. 
B)  thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin. 
C)  butterfly rash on the face. 
D)  hair loss and ulcer formation on the extremities.

Question 19

Which type of dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in newborns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irritant 
B)  Seborrheic 
C)  Atopic 
D)  Stasis 
A)  Irritant 
B)  Seborrheic 
C)  Atopic 
D)  Stasis

Question 20

Herpes simplex I infection

Accepted Answer

A)  causes both oral and genital infections. 
B)  begins with a burning or tingling sensation. 
C)  reactivates with stress, sun exposure, menses. 
D)  is painless. 
E)  remains latent in spinal ganglia between outbreaks. 
A)  causes both oral and genital infections. 
B)  begins with a burning or tingling sensation. 
C)  reactivates with stress, sun exposure, menses. 
D)  is painless. 
E)  remains latent in spinal ganglia between outbreaks.

Exam 53: Alterations in the Integumentary System

An elevated lesion containing purulent material is a

Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes

A post-infective painful neuralgia can occur as a complication of

It is true that vitiligo

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by

The cancer considered to be the most malignant is

Onycholysis is characterized by

Deep pressure ulcers usually

A major difference between a vesicle and a wheal is that vesicles

What is the most common, benign form of skin cancer?

Acute, painful inflammation with vesicles along the distribution of a spinal nerve (dermatome)is characteristic of

A small blister is referred to as a

A 4-year-old is brought to the clinic for evaluation of dry, scaly, itchy patches on the face, antecubital areas, and behind the ears and knees.The skin is dry overall, and there is evidence of scratching.This is likely a case of

A topical therapy that would tend to dry the skin because it is an astringent is

Psoriasis is characterized by

Which finding is characteristic of oral candidiasis?

Conditions caused by a virus include

Scleroderma is characterized by

Which type of dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in newborns?

Herpes simplex I infection

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and AIDS

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Burn Injuries

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