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Question 51

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Read the following excerpt from a patient's physical exam: Physical exam revealed a well-developed, well-nourished, fair-skinned male. His heart was regular in rate and rhythm. His lungs were clear. His mucous membranes were moist and pink. His skin exam was significant for papules of hyperkeratosis with surrounding erythema. A few of the lesions are hyperpigmented. He has larger patches on his scalp. What kind of papules did the medical professional find in this patient's physical exam?

A) hyper (over) + kerat (hairy) + osis (condition) and erythema (moisture) = overly hairy skin with surrounding moisture
B) hyper (over) + kerat (hairy) + osis (condition) and erythema (fungus) = overly hairy skin with surrounding fungus
C) hyper (over) + kerat (horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (redness) = overly horny skin with surrounding redness
D) hyper (over) + kerat (horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (whiteness) = overly horny skin with surrounding whiteness
E) hyper (under) + kerat (elastic) + osis (condition) and erythema (dryness) = under-elastic skin (loose skin) with surrounding dryness

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Translate the root rhytid/o.

A) Dry
B) Fat
C) Nail
D) Scaly
E) Wrinkle

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Question 53

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

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

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

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hyperkeratosis.

A telangiectasia or spider angioma is:

Which medical term means loose skin?

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?

The medical term for "black head" or "white head" (a hair follicle that is plugged with sebum) is:

Read this patient's treatment plan: I will begin her on topical corticosteroids and have her follow up in 2-4 months. For any unresponsive areas I will try photochemotherapy. For the patient's onycholysis, I have referred her to a podiatrist for an onychectomy. According to the plan, the patient is being referred to a podiatrist for which procedure?

Translate the term chemotherapy as literally as possible.

Which is the correct definition for the term eczema?

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 medical term means formation of oil?

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term decubitus ulcer.

Identify which of the following pairs are synonyms.

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

Translate the term electrocauterization as literally as possible.

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?