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questions with correct answers.
Allergy ANS - Sensitivity that may develop from contact to normally harmless substances. Symptoms can
include itching, redness, swelling and blisters.
inflammation ANS - Objective symptom characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and increase in
temperature
Chronic ANS - Symptoms that are frequent and habitual
Acute ANS - Symptoms that are brief and severe
Contagious disease ANS - Disease that is communicable by contact
Seasonal disease ANS - Disease that is influenced by weather
Etiology ANS - Study of causes of diseases
Pathology ANS - Study of diseases
Occupational disorders ANS - Disorders that occur in certain types of employment
Dermatitis Venenata ANS - Contact dermatitis; skin becomes red, inflamed, or sore following contact
with a substance
, Irritant contact dermatitis ANS - Caused by contact with acids, alkaline materials, solvents or other
chemicals. Reaction looks like a burn with dry, red, rough skin. Most common type of CD
Allergic contact dermatitis ANS - Exposure to substances or materials to which a person has become
extra sensitive or allergic. Presents as a red, streaky, or patchy rash where substance has touched skin.
Response is usually delayed 24-48 hours after exposure
Macules ANS - Discoloration on skin surface. Freckles
Vesicles ANS - Fluid-filled elevations in the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluid or blood in
epidermis below. Bulla, herpes
Papule ANS - Hardened, red elevation of skin in which no fluid is present. Pimple
Pustule ANS - Small elevation of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but containing pus
Wheals ANS - Solid formation above the skin often caused by insect bite or allergic reaction. Hives
Tumors ANS - Solid masses in skin, may be elevated or deep. Nodule, cyst
Scales ANS - Shedding, dead cells of uppermost layer of epidermis.
Psoriasis ANS - Round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales
Crusts ANS - Dried masses that are remains of oozing sores
Excoriations ANS - Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis
Fissures ANS - Cracks in the skin
questions with correct answers.
Allergy ANS - Sensitivity that may develop from contact to normally harmless substances. Symptoms can
include itching, redness, swelling and blisters.
inflammation ANS - Objective symptom characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and increase in
temperature
Chronic ANS - Symptoms that are frequent and habitual
Acute ANS - Symptoms that are brief and severe
Contagious disease ANS - Disease that is communicable by contact
Seasonal disease ANS - Disease that is influenced by weather
Etiology ANS - Study of causes of diseases
Pathology ANS - Study of diseases
Occupational disorders ANS - Disorders that occur in certain types of employment
Dermatitis Venenata ANS - Contact dermatitis; skin becomes red, inflamed, or sore following contact
with a substance
, Irritant contact dermatitis ANS - Caused by contact with acids, alkaline materials, solvents or other
chemicals. Reaction looks like a burn with dry, red, rough skin. Most common type of CD
Allergic contact dermatitis ANS - Exposure to substances or materials to which a person has become
extra sensitive or allergic. Presents as a red, streaky, or patchy rash where substance has touched skin.
Response is usually delayed 24-48 hours after exposure
Macules ANS - Discoloration on skin surface. Freckles
Vesicles ANS - Fluid-filled elevations in the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluid or blood in
epidermis below. Bulla, herpes
Papule ANS - Hardened, red elevation of skin in which no fluid is present. Pimple
Pustule ANS - Small elevation of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but containing pus
Wheals ANS - Solid formation above the skin often caused by insect bite or allergic reaction. Hives
Tumors ANS - Solid masses in skin, may be elevated or deep. Nodule, cyst
Scales ANS - Shedding, dead cells of uppermost layer of epidermis.
Psoriasis ANS - Round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales
Crusts ANS - Dried masses that are remains of oozing sores
Excoriations ANS - Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis
Fissures ANS - Cracks in the skin
