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Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
The ABCDE warning signs for melanoma are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ABCDE criteria for melanoma are Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter >6mm, and Evolving.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a protective function of the skin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sweating regulates temperature, not a direct protective function against pathogens or damage.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Effective treatment of acne focuses on minimizing sebum production, hyperkeratosis, and bacterial proliferation. Of the following, the MOST effective treatment that can be used as monotherapy for acne is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Topical retinoids address hyperkeratosis, sebum production, and inflammation, making them the most effective monotherapy.
Question 5 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.