As you are walking down the beach, you see a dead, dry, shriveled-up fish. Which layer of your epidermis keeps you from drying out?

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Question 1 of 5

As you are walking down the beach, you see a dead, dry, shriveled-up fish. Which layer of your epidermis keeps you from drying out?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis, is composed of dead, keratinized cells that form a barrier to prevent water loss.

Question 2 of 5

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (erythema multiforme major) is associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stevens-Johnson syndrome involves mucous membranes, can cause esophageal stricture and corneal scarring, and is triggered by infections or drugs. Steroids like prednisone are controversial and not universally recommended, making A the exception.

Question 3 of 5

Match the condition with the appearance under the Wood lamp (ultraviolet light): Tinea versicolor

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tinea versicolor (Malassezia) shows golden-yellow fluorescence under Wood lamp due to fungal metabolites, matching B.

Question 4 of 5

Which is not true of sunscreens?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A, B, and D are true. C is false: sunscreens block/reflect UV, not all visible light wavelengths.

Question 5 of 5

An 8-year-old girl presents with large café au lait spots with irregular borders and precocious puberty. X-ray shows polyostotic fibrous dysplasia of bone. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: McCune-Albright syndrome features café au lait spots, precocious puberty, and fibrous dysplasia.

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