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Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
A well-appearing newborn has a lacy, reticulated, red and/or blue cutaneous pattern over most of the body, which is prominent when the neonate is in a cool environment. What is the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cutis marmorata is a physiologic lacy, reticulated pattern in newborns, prominent in cold environments. Others have different patterns/locations.
Question 2 of 5
A young child has gradually experienced unusual skin hyperelasticity and joint hypermobility. The skin snaps back into place when pulled. Which diagnosis is most likely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome features hyperelastic skin and joint hypermobility with normal recoil.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the etiology of tinea versicolor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Malassezia furfur, a yeast, causes tinea versicolor.
Question 4 of 5
Which is the recommended treatment of pediculosis capitis (head lice)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Permethrin is the preferred treatment for head lice due to efficacy and safety.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent female who is a cheerleader comes to you with a painful bump below her right knee. She denies fever or trauma. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Osgood-Schlatter disease causes a painful bump below the knee in active adolescents.