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The treatment of cellulitis includes incision and drainage. immobilization, elevation, compresses, and antibiotics. antifungal medications. all of the above. - ANSWER immobilization, elevation, compresses, and antibiotics. Preventive measures for a decubitus ulcer include good skin care. position changes every 2 hours. early ambulation. all of the above. - ANSWER all above Warts, a cutaneous manifestation of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, are localized hyperplastic areas of the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis. inflammatory reactions of the hair follicles. spread by touch or contact with the skin shed from a wart. also termed vitiligo. - ANSWER localized hyperplastic areas of the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about scabies and pediculosis? They are the two most common parasitic infections to infest humans Both are caused by impairment of blood supply to the skin. They are diagnosed by visualization of the ulcers. All of the above are true. - ANSWER They are the two most common parasitic infections to infest humans One of the most common skin disorders marked by an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands is
psoriasis. atopic dermatitis (eczema). impetigo. seborrheic dermatitis. - ANSWER seborrheic dermatitis. _____ is a common contagious superficial skin infection caused by either Streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus. Psoriasis Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Impetigo Seborrheic dermatitis - ANSWER Impetigo Causes of alopecia (baldness) include chemotherapy and other medications. aging and heredity factors. certain systemic diseases. all of the above. - ANSWER all aof the above _____ is associated with severe itching followed by the appearance of redness and an area of swelling (wheal) in a localized area of skin. Scabies Erysipelas Urticaria (hives) Psoriasis - ANSWER urticaria A precursor to skin cancer is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). basal cell carcinoma (BCC). malignant melanoma. actinic keratosis. - ANSWER actinic keratosis _____ is an eruption of extremely painful vesicles that occur in a bandlike unilateral pattern along the course of a peripheral nerve.
synthesizing vitamin D. regulating body temperature. all of the above. - ANSWER all of the above Tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris are manifestations of pediculosis. scabies. dermatophytosis. erysipelas. - ANSWER dermatophytosis Tinea pedis is also called ringworm. jock itch. athlete's foot. barber's itch. - ANSWER athletes foot Dark pigment found in the basal layer of the skin is paronychia. melanin. sebum. melasma. - ANSWER melanin The most common dermatitis during infancy, called cradle cap, is a form of psoriasis atopic dermatitis ( eczema) impetigo seborrheic dermatitis - ANSWER seborrheic dermatitis _______ is a chronic skin condition marked by thick, flaky, red patches of various sizes, covered with characteristic white, silvery scales.
psoriasis
atopic dermatitis (eczema) impetigo seborrheic dermatitis - ANSWER psoriasis
Contact dermatitis can be induced by
irritation, sensitization, or photoallergy the varicella-zoster virus the aging process none of the above - ANSWER irritation, sensitization or photoallergy
The cause of acne vulgaris is
unknown thought to be linked to hormonal changes and predisposed by heredity accompanied by plugs that promote the growth of bacteria in the follicles all of the above - ANSWER all the above
The most common premalignant tumors are Selected Answer:
actinic keratosis and nevi skin tags and keloids epidermal cysts and seborrheic keratosis all of the above - ANSWER actinic keratosis and nevi
_______ is a serious form of skin cancer that often ulcerates, forms a crust, and has a
none of the above - ANSWER furuncle
Appearance and location of lesions confirm the diagnosis of each of the three types of skin carcinoma.
True False - ANSWER false
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer.
True False - ANSWER true
Ninety-five percent of all skin carcinomas result from chronic overexposure to the sun.
True False - ANSWER true
Warts are caused by a noninfectious fungus infection.
True False - ANSWER False
The function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin is to insulate the body against heat loss.
True False - ANSWER true
Keloids occur secondary to trauma or surgery.
True False - ANSWER True
