Dermatology Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

11.    Yellowing of the skin is indicative of
 
     A.    hyperbillirubinemia
     B.    hyperuricemia
     C.    hyperkalemia
     D.    hyporeninemia
Ans: A

12.    Which of the following is a combining form meaning skin?
 
     A.    adip/o
     B.    cutane/o
     C.    pachy/o
     D.    xanth/o
Ans: B

13.    A chronic dermatitis of unknown etiology in patients with a history of allergy is called
 
     A.    actinic dermatitis
     B.    atopic dermatitis
     C.    stasis dermatitis
     D.    seborrheic dermatitis
Ans: B

14.    The outermost layer of skin is the
 
     A.    dermis
     B.    endodermis
     C.    epidermis
     D.    hypodermis
Ans: C

15.    Of the three layers of the skin, which is the thick, fat-containing layer?
 
     A.    dermis
     B.    epidermis
     C.    epithelium
     D.    subcutaneous tissue
Ans: D

16.    The brown-black pigment of the skin that is transferred to other epidermal cells and gives the skin its color is called
 
     A.    albumin
     B.    collagen
     C.    keratin
     D.    melanin
Ans: D

17.    Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
 
     A.    The patient was given metronidazole for rosacea and Lamisil for onychomycosis.
     B.    The patient was given metronidazole for roseola and Lamisil for onychomycosis.
     C.    The patient was given metronidazole for roseola and Lamisil for onychomycosis.
     D.    The patient was given metroprolol for rosacea and Lamisil for onychomycosis.
Ans: A

18.    Apocrine glands produce
 
     A.    mucus
     B.    sebum
     C.    sweat
     D.    keratin
Ans: C

19.    Which of the following infections is also known as ringworm?
 
     A.    folliculitis
     B.    herpes simplex
     C.    impetigo
     D.    tinea corporis
Ans: D

20.    Another term for itching is
 
     A.    dermatitis
     B.    keratosis
     C.    petechiae
     D.    pruritus
Ans: D

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