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Which of the following is NOT an example of a blister (an elevated, fluid-filled lesion) ?


A) Bulla
B) Nodule
C) Pustule
D) Vesicle

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Read this patient's medical history: Social Hx: 1-pack-per-day smoker. Social drinker: 3-4 glasses of wine a week. Family Hx: Positive for psoriasis in mother. PMHx: Dermatofibromas x 3 on legs removed via cryosurgery 3 years ago. Which of the following is true about this patient's medical history?


A) Her fatty tumors were removed by using electricity to destroy them.
B) Her fibrous skin tumors were removed by freezing.
C) Her hernias filled with fatty tissue were cut and drained.
D) Her horny tissue condition was removed with chemicals.
E) Her yellow tumors were rubbed or scraped away.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Which is the correct definition for the term eczema?


A) A fungal skin condition
B) A red itchy rash that may weep or ooze, then become crusted and scaly
C) A skin condition caused by dirt
D) Inflammation of the skin caused by sun exposure
E) Inflammation of the skin follicles

F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

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Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: Temp: 98.7; HR: 74; RR: 16; BP: 115/73. Gen: Woman with healthy appearance, alert and oriented. HEENT: TMs normal.Xanthochromic/stained teeth.Mucous membranes moist and pink. CV: RRR no murmurs. Resp: CTA. Skin: Erythematous papules and plaques with a silver scale on the extensor surface of knees, elbows, and back; onycholysis of toe nails. Which of the following best describes the condition of the patient's skin?


A) Red, elevated, palpable, solid masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back
B) Red, elevated, fluid-filled masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back
C) Red, flat, nonpalpable masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back
D) Red and silver elevated masses on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back
E) Silver masses with red flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back

F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term adipocele?


A) adipo (fat) + cele (formation) = fat formation
B) adipo (fat) + cele (hernia) = hernia filled with fatty tissue
C) adipo (oil) + cele (formation) = oil formation
D) adipo (pus) + cele (formation) = pus formation
E) adipo (pus) + cele (hernia) = hernia filled with pus

F) None of the above
G) All of the above

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Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term antipruritic?


A) anti (against) + pruritic (itching) = a drug that prevents or relieves itching
B) anti (against) + pruritic (rotting) = a drug that prevents rotting
C) anti (against) + pruritic (sensation) = a drug that temporarily blocks sensation
D) anti (toward) + pruritic (life) = a drug that encourages regeneration
E) anti (toward) + pruritic (sensation) = a drug that encourages sensation

F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Translate the term trichomegaly as literally as possible.


A) Enlarged hair
B) Enlarged oil gland
C) Oily hair
D) Overly watery oil gland
E) Thin hair

F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

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The following is Dr.Hernandez's differential diagnosis for her patient, who has a rash and has developed difficulty with her toenails. DDx: 1) Rash: Plaque psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis. 2) Onycholysis: Psoriatic vs.onychomycosis. Which of the following is NOT true?


A) The patient is losing her nail.
B) The patient may have a fungal condition of the nail.
C) The rash may be an unusual inflammation of the skin.
D) The rash may be an unusual inflammation of the skincaused by the discharge of oil.
E) The rash may be caused by fungus.

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term percutaneous?


A) per (beneath) + cutane (nail) + ous (condition) = condition beneath the nail
B) per (beneath) + cutane (skin) + ous (inflammation) = inflammation beneath the skin
C) per (inside) + cutane (nail) + ous (condition) = condition inside the nail
D) per (through) + cutane (nail) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the nail
E) per (through) + cutane (skin) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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What is the medical term that means fungal condition?


A) Dermatomycosis
B) Dermatoconiosis
C) Mycodermatitis
D) Mycosis
E) Trichomycosis

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term trichomycosis?


A) tricho (hair) + mycosis (condition) = condition of the hair
B) tricho (nail) + mycosis (inflammation) = inflammation of the nail
C) tricho (hair) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition) = fungal condition of the hair
D) tricho (nail) + myc (tumor) + osis (inflammation) = inflammation caused by a tumor on the nail
E) tricho (oil) + myc (pathogen) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to the oil secreted by a pathogen

F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

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Which of the following roots means thick?


A) adip/o
B) pachy/o
C) pil/o
D) steat/o
E) xanth/o

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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


A) hypo/hidrosis
B) hypohidr/osis
C) hypo/hidr/osis
D) hyp/ohidr/osis
E) hy/po/hi/dro/sis

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term petechial.


A) 1st syllable: puh
B) 2nd syllable: tee
C) 3rd syllable: kee
D) 4th syllable: yah

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which is the correct definition for the term actinic dermatitis?


A) A fungal skin condition
B) A red itchy rash that may weep or ooze, then become crusted and scaly
C) A skin condition caused by dirt
D) Inflammation of the skin caused by sun exposure
E) Inflammation of the skin follicles

F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

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TD is an abbreviation for:


A) transdermal = trans (above) + derm(skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to above the skin.
B) transdermal = trans (through) + derm(skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin.
C) transdermal = trans (beneath) + derm(skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to beneath the skin.
D) transdermitis = trans (across) + derm(skin) + itis (inflammation) = inflammationacross the skin.
E) transdermitis = trans (beneath) + derm(skin) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation beneath the skin.

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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ID is an abbreviation for:


A) intradermal = intra (above) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to above the skin.
B) intradermal = intra(across) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to across the skin.
C) intradermal = intra(beneath) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to beneath the skin.
D) intradermal = intra(inside) + derm (skin) + itis (inflammation) = pertaining to inside the skin.
E) intradermal = intra(upon) + derm (skin) + itis (inflammation) = pertaining to upon the skin.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Identify the correct breakdown of the term mycodermatitis into its component parts.


A) myco/dermatitis
B) myco/dermat/itis
C) my/co/dermat/itis
D) my/co/derm/atitis
E) my/co/derm/a/ti/tis

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which medical term means skin pain?


A) Dermatitis
B) Dermatodynia
C) Dermatolysis
D) Dermatosis
E) Dermopathy

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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A patient with urticaria is experiencing:


A) itching of the skin.
B) plugged hair follicles.
C) raised, red areas of the skin.
D) swelling of the skin.
E) swollen, raised itchy areas of the skin.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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