Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes
chicken pox
.mumps
.measles
.rubella.chicken pox
Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus. Shingles is not caused by the virus that causes measles, mumps, or rubella.A condition caused by a virus is
boils.
warts
.athlete's foot
.impetigo.warts
A virus causes warts. A fungus causes athlete's foot. Bacteria cause boils and impetigo.Manifestations of herpes zoster include
a dermatomal distribution of lesions and pain.
multiple fluid-filled vesicles on the lips, tongue, and hands.
generalized, painful maculopapular rash
red, itchy palms and soles of feet.a dermatomal distribution of lesions and pain.
Manifestations of herpes zoster include a dermatomal distribution of lesions and pain. Herpes zoster manifestation includes fluid-filled vesicles along dermal planes. Herpes zoster is not a generalized, painful maculopapular rash and does not manifest as a red, itchy rash of the palms and soles of the feet.Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is caused by
superficial staphylococcal infection.
superficial fungal infection.
contact with skin allergens
parasitic infestation of the skin.contact with skin allergens
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is caused by contact with skin allergens (atopic = allergy). Atopic dermatitis is not a parasitic infestation of the skin, a superficial staphylococcal infection, or a superficial fungal infection.Impetigo is a skin infection caused by
yeast.
bacteria.
parasite.
fungus.bacteria
Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria, not fungus. Yeast and parasites do not cause impetigo.Psoriasis is characterized by
whitish coating on the tongue.
thickened, discolored nails.
silvery scale on the skin.
itching, oozing rash.silvery scale on the skin
Psoriasis is characterized by silvery scale on the skin. Psoriasis does not involve an itching, oozing rash or a whitish coating on the tongue. Psoriasis may cause pitting of nails, but it is not characterized by thickened, discolored nails.The difference between chickenpox and measles is that chickenpox
causes vesicles that scab, whereas measles remains a macular rash.
causes a widespread rash, whereas measles causes a macular rash
is a childhood infection, but measles can evolve into shingles in adults.
is caused by a virus, whereas measles is caused by a bacterium.
Nextcauses vesicles that scab, whereas measles remains a macular rash.
Chickenpox causes vesicles that scab, whereas measles remains a macular rash. Both chickenpox and measles are caused by viruses. The rash is widespread in both chickenpox and measles. Measles does not evolve into shingles.A post-infective painful neuralgia can occur as a complication of
herpes simplex.
verrucae.
shingles.
impetigo.shingles
Shingles can lead to a painful postherpetic neuralgia. Herpes simplex, impetigo, and verrucae do not lead to a painful postherpetic neuralgia.The cancer considered to be the most malignant is
melanoma
squamous cell carcinoma
hyperkeratosis
basal cell carcinomamelanoma
Melanoma is a cancer considered to be most malignant. Hyperkeratosis is not cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are not the most malignant skin cancers.Itchy linear burrows on the hands and wrists are associated with
contact dermatitis
rocky mountain spotty fever
scabies
tick bitesscabies
Itchy linear burrows on the hands and wrists are associated with scabies. Itchy linear burrows on the hands and wrists are not associated with tick bites, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, or contact dermatitis.At puberty when sebaceous gland secretion increases, follicle obstruction and infection may occur, resulting in
pemphigus.
eczema.
acne vulgaris.
psoriasis.acne vulgaris.
At puberty when sebaceous gland secretion increases, follicle obstruction and infection may occur, resulting in acne vulgaris. Psoriasis, eczema, and pemphigus do not result from sebaceous gland secretion increases, follicle obstruction, and infection.A topical therapy that would tend to dry the skin because it is an astringent is
cream.
gel.
ointments.
lotion.gel
Gels tend to dry the skin because they are astringent. Lotions, creams, and ointments do not tend to dry the skin.Scleroderma is characterized by
thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin.
hair loss and ulcer formation on the extremities.
butterfly rash on the face.
large, weeping, open sores.thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin.
Scleroderma is characterized by thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin. Scleroderma is not characterized by large, weeping, open sores or by hair loss and ulcer formation on the extremities. Lupus is characterized by a butterfly rash of the face.It is true that vitiligo
is a warning sign for malignant melanoma.
occurs as a result of a genetic lack of melanin production.
occurs most commonly in light-skinned individuals.
is a depigmented patch of skin.is a depigmented patch of skin.
Vitiligo is a depigmented patch of skin. Vitiligo is not a genetic disorder. It occurs less often in light-skinned people and is associated with diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, and pernicious anemia.Corticosteroids are commonly administered for the management of skin disorders because they
are analgesics.
reduce inflammation.
enhance collagen production.
prevent infection.reduce inflammation.
Corticosteroids are commonly administered for the management of skin disorders because they reduce inflammation. Corticosteroids are steroids, not analgesics. Corticosteroids do not prevent infection or enhance collagen production.A major difference between a vesicle and a wheal is that vesicles
contain fluid, but wheals are edematous tissue.
are palpable, but a wheal is not.
are larger than wheals.
are smaller than wheals.contain fluid, but wheals are edematous tissue.
A vesicle is filled with fluid, whereas a wheal is edematous tissue. Both vesicles and wheals are palpable. The major difference between a vesicle and a wheal is not their size.What is the most common, benign form of skin cancer?
Basal
Melanoma
Actinic keratosis
SquamousBasal
Basal cell cancer is the most common and benign skin cancer. Neither squamous cell cancer nor melanoma is the most common and benign skin cancer. Actinic keratosis is a precancerous condition.Which skin disorder is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction and is characterized by bullous eruptions?
Pityriasis rosea
Pemphigus
Lichen planus
PsoriasisPemphigus
Pemphigus is a skin disorder thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction and is characterized by bullous eruptions. Psoriasis, pityriasis, and lichen planus are not characterized by bullous eruptions.Which type of dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in newborns?
Stasis
Irritant
Seborrheic
AtopicSeborrheic
Seborrheic dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in newborns and dandruff in adolescents and adults. Irritant, atopic, and stasis dermatitis are not associated with cradle cap.Which finding indicates a need for further evaluation of a nevus mole?
The presence of light pigmentation
Variations in color within the nevus
Very dark coloration of the mole
Diameter less than 2 mmVariations in color within the nevus
A mole that has variations in color needs further evaluation. A skin-colored nevus lacking dark pigmentation does not indicate melanoma. Very dark coloration of a nevus does not indicate melanoma. A very small nevus does not indicate melanoma.