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Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is defined as affected body surface area
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is defined as involving <10% of body surface area, making B correct.
Question 2 of 5
Pityriasis alba occurs mainly in children and causes lesions that are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pityriasis alba presents as hypopigmented, finely scaly patches in children, making D a correct feature (though only one option requested, D aligns with description).
Question 3 of 5
The MOST common photosensitive reaction seen in children is acute sunburn, effective treatment of the desquamative phase is with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bland emollients are effective in the desquamative phase of sunburn to hydrate and soothe peeling skin, making B correct.
Question 4 of 5
Ichthyosis vulgaris is the most common of the disorders of keratinization; with an incidence of 1/250 live births. Onset generally occurs in the 1st yr of life. Scaling is MOST prominent on the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ichthyosis vulgaris predominantly affects extensor surfaces, especially the legs, making A correct.
Question 5 of 5
A 12-year-old child presented with brawny edema of the face and neck that spreads rapidly to involve the thorax and arms. The face acquires a waxy, mask-like appearance. The involved areas feel indurated, woody, nonpitting, and are not sharply demarcated from normal skin. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scleredema of Buschke features rapid, woody, nonpitting edema starting on the face/neck, often post-infection, making A correct.