Exam 3: The Integumentary System-Dermatology

Read the excerpt from this note: I had the pleasure of seeing your patient in my clinic.As you know, Mr.Skein is a 39-year-old male with a chronic history of atopic dermatitis.His atopic dermatitis was well controlled with topical corticosteroids until 3 weeks ago, when he developed a new rash consisting of vesicles overlying the areas of xerosis on his extremities.He was initially diagnosed with impetigo and treated with topical antibiotic therapy.He returned in 1 week without any improvement and was put on oral antibiotics at that time.He has now come to my office for a second opinion. Mr)Skein was initially diagnosed with impetigo, which is:

Which of the following root pairs both mean hair?

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term onychotomy.

Translate the root rhytid/o.

Which is the correct breakdown of the term hypopigmentation into its component parts?

Read the dermatology clinic note below. A skin Bx performed in my office confirmed the diagnosis of AK.After explaining the results to Mr.Johnson, I recommended cryotherapy for the smaller lesions on his arms and dermabrasion for his scalp lesions.I explained to Mr.Johnson that AK can lead to squamous cell carcinoma and taught him about the risks of sun exposure, including further AKs and melanoma. According to the clinic note, which is NOT true?

SCC is an abbreviation for:

ABCDE is a mnemonic device for remembering steps in analysis and means :

Read the following excerpt from a consult note: The physical exam showed erythematous, xerotic patches in his flexural creases of his elbows and knees as well as the extensor surface of his legs.He has numerous hemorrhagic crusts and vesicles, along with scattered excoriations and erosions.The rest of the exam was unremarkable except mild scalp alopecia. According to the excerpt, which of the following is NOT true?

Which medical term means against histamine?

What is the correct pronunciation for the term alopecia?

Translate the term steatitis as literally as possible.

Which medical term means loose skin?

Which medical term means skin inflammation?

Translate the term onychopathy as literally as possible.

Translate the term electrocauterization as literally as possible.

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term onychodystrophy.

What is the medical term that means excessive growth of hair?

Identify the correct breakdown of the medical term erythryocyanosis into its component word parts.

Which of the following is a drug that prevents sepsis (a rotting of the flesh) by killing microorganisms?