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Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Atopic dermatitis is characterized by an increased tendency toward bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections. Of the following, the MOST potentially serious infection in atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eczema herpeticum, caused by herpes simplex virus, is the most serious due to its potential for systemic spread.
Question 3 of 5
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease that has different clinical presentations at different ages. Of the following, the classic seborrheic dermatitis during adolescence is typically localized to the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In adolescence, seborrheic dermatitis classically affects the scalp, presenting as dandruff or scaling.
Question 4 of 5
A 9-year-old girl develops plaque-type psoriasis involving the extensor surfaces of the elbow and knee joints, posterior occipital scalp, and lumbosacral region. Which of the following medications should be avoided for this girl?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral corticosteroids should be avoided in psoriasis due to risk of rebound flares upon discontinuation.
Question 5 of 5
You are evaluating a 2-month-old male infant with extensive beard hemangioma involving the chin and jaw; he has no hoarseness of voice or stridor. Of the following, the NEXT step in the management of this infant is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laryngoscopy is the next step to rule out airway involvement in a beard hemangioma, even without current symptoms.