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Pediatric Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Bedsores
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bedsores (pressure ulcers) result from prolonged pressure and are preventable by relieving pressure points, not just by moisturizing or due to dry skin.
Question 2 of 5
Match the condition with the appearance under the Wood lamp (ultraviolet light): Tinea corporis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinea corporis (caused by dermatophytes) typically does not fluoresce under Wood lamp unless specific species are present, but most common forms show no fluorescence, matching D.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not true of topical corticosteroids?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A, B, and C are true: topical corticosteroids relieve itching, fluorinated ones are more potent with more side effects. D is false as potency varies, not just formulation.
Question 4 of 5
Which therapy is recommended for port-wine nevus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Laser therapy (e.g., pulsed dye laser) is the standard treatment for port-wine stains, targeting vascular lesions effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A 13-year-old boy experiences a single 8-cm annular lesion with a raised border with fine, adherent scales. Approximately 5-7 days later, he experiences a widespread, symmetric eruption involving the trunk with multiple, ovoid, maculopapular lesions less than 1 cm in diameter that are pink to brown. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pityriasis rosea starts with a herald patch (annular lesion) followed by a symmetric trunk eruption.