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Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
A primary lesion in dermatology is defined as the basic lesion that arise de novo. Of the following, the statement that is correctly defines primary lesion is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A primary lesion arises de novo. A plaque is correctly defined as an elevated lesion >1 cm in diameter with a flat, broad surface. Macule (flat, <1 cm), patch (flat, >1 cm), and papule (elevated, <1 cm) are misdefined in the other options.
Question 2 of 5
You are meeting parents of a 2-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis; you state that atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammation that predisposes to the development of allergy. Of the following, this child is MOST frequently predisposed to development of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atopic dermatitis most frequently predisposes to asthma as part of the atopic march.
Question 3 of 5
Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of anti-inflammatory therapy for atopic dermatitis. They are classified according to strength and potency from I to VII. Which of the following classes should be avoided in young children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Class I (highest potency) corticosteroids should be avoided in young children due to risk of systemic absorption and side effects.
Question 4 of 5
Atopic dermatitis is characterized by an increased tendency toward bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections. Of the following, the MOST potentially serious infection in atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eczema herpeticum, caused by herpes simplex virus, is the most serious due to its potential for systemic spread.
Question 5 of 5
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease that has different clinical presentations at different ages. Of the following, the classic seborrheic dermatitis during adolescence is typically localized to the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In adolescence, seborrheic dermatitis classically affects the scalp, presenting as dandruff or scaling.