Integumentary Questions

Manifestations of herpes zoster include?

A dermatomal distribution of lesions and pain

The difference between chickenpox and measles is that chickenpox?

Causes vesicles that scab, whereas measles remains a macular rash.

Onycholysis is characterized by?

Destruction of the nails.

An elevated lesion containing purulent material is a?

Pustule.

Itchy linear burrows on the hands and wrists are associated with?

Scabies.

It is true that vitiligo is a...?

Depigmented patch of skin.

The presence of a widely distributed pruritic maculopapular rash and erythema is commonly associated with?

Drug reaction.

At puberty when sebaceous gland secretion increases, follicle obstruction and infection may occur, resulting in?

Acne vulgaris.

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is due to?

Contact with skin allergens. (atopic = allergy)

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

Contains fluid, but wheals are edematous tissue.

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

Gel.

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

Herpes zoster.

A nonpalpable spot that is not elevated or depressed is a?

Macule.

What is the most deadly form of skin cancer?

Melanoma

The cancer considered to be the most malignant is?

Melanoma.

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

Shingles.

Psoriasis is characterized by?

Silvery scale on the skin.

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by?

Bacteria.

Impetigo is usually caused by a?

Bacteria.

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

Basal

Which finding indicates a need for further evaluation of a nevus mole?

Variations in color within the nevus

A small blister is referred to as a?

Vesicle.

Conditions caused by a virus include?

Warts.

Which finding is characteristic of oral candidiasis?

Whitish coating on the tongue

Herpes simplex I infection (select all that apply)

Begins with a burning or tingling sensation. Reactivates with stress, sun exposure, menses. Remains latent in spinal ganglia between outbreaks.

Deep pressure ulcers usually...?

Result from thrombosis of deep vessels.

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?

Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

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

Seborrheic

A large, palpable bump is a?

Nodule.

A small, palpable bump is a

Papule.

Which skin disorder is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction and is characterized by bullous eruptions?

Pemphigus

Corticosteroids are commonly administered for the management of skin disorders because they?

Reduce inflammation.

Scleroderma is characterized by?

Thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin.