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Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
When all the skin has been destroyed and the patient feels no immediate pain, this is a degree burn.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A third-degree burn destroys all skin layers, damaging nerves and resulting in no initial pain.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of anti-inflammatory therapy for atopic dermatitis. They are classified according to strength and potency from I to VII. Which of the following classes should be avoided in young children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Class I (highest potency) corticosteroids should be avoided in young children due to risk of systemic absorption and side effects.