106.3, 106.5 & 106.6- SKIN DISEASES &
DISORDERS EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS { GRADED
A+}
Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that produces an
excess of thick, scaly, silvery plaques surrounded by a red area? - ✔✔Psoriasis
A flat discoloration appearing on the skin's surface less than 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)
with no change in texture to the skin is called a: - ✔✔macule (freckle)
A linear split/line in the epidermis or dermis that often occurs when skin loses its
flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold and water is a(n): - ✔✔fissure
The skin inflammation characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small
vesicles and a watery discharge is called: - ✔✔eczema
,A mechanical abrasion or injury to the epidermis, due to scratching insect bites,
scabs or acne is known as a(n): - ✔✔excoriation
A common pigmentation disorder in pregnant women is known as melasma or: -
✔✔chloasma
An inflammation that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin, is known
as: - ✔✔pruritus
A contagious fungal disease characterized by a red circular patch of blisters is
called: - ✔✔Tinea
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands that occurs when hair
follicles become plugged with sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria is called: -
✔✔acne
Which of the following conditions is a hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the
skin characterized by itchy, possibly burning skin? - ✔✔atopic dermatitis
The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called a(n): -
✔✔scar
What is another name for baby acne? - ✔✔Milia
, Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are: - ✔✔Frequent and
habitual
A benign growth that is a small skin-colored or brown-pigmented spot that may be
raised and is symmetrical is known as an acquired nevus or: - ✔✔mole
What vascular disorder appears as thread-like, red lines or patterns on the skin
caused by widened blood vessels? - ✔✔Telangiectasia
What is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the small capillaries of the face
become dilated and inflamed? - ✔✔Rosacea
Yellow flat papules or plaques commonly found around the eyes and on the eyelids
caused by abnormal lipid accumulation in the macrophage cells is known as: -
✔✔xanthoma
Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning
and itching of the skin called prickly heat or: - ✔✔miliaria rubra
The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the
melanocytes in the epidermis, is called: - ✔✔melanoderma
DISORDERS EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS { GRADED
A+}
Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that produces an
excess of thick, scaly, silvery plaques surrounded by a red area? - ✔✔Psoriasis
A flat discoloration appearing on the skin's surface less than 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)
with no change in texture to the skin is called a: - ✔✔macule (freckle)
A linear split/line in the epidermis or dermis that often occurs when skin loses its
flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold and water is a(n): - ✔✔fissure
The skin inflammation characterized by dry or moist lesions, an eruption of small
vesicles and a watery discharge is called: - ✔✔eczema
,A mechanical abrasion or injury to the epidermis, due to scratching insect bites,
scabs or acne is known as a(n): - ✔✔excoriation
A common pigmentation disorder in pregnant women is known as melasma or: -
✔✔chloasma
An inflammation that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin, is known
as: - ✔✔pruritus
A contagious fungal disease characterized by a red circular patch of blisters is
called: - ✔✔Tinea
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands that occurs when hair
follicles become plugged with sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria is called: -
✔✔acne
Which of the following conditions is a hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the
skin characterized by itchy, possibly burning skin? - ✔✔atopic dermatitis
The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called a(n): -
✔✔scar
What is another name for baby acne? - ✔✔Milia
, Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are: - ✔✔Frequent and
habitual
A benign growth that is a small skin-colored or brown-pigmented spot that may be
raised and is symmetrical is known as an acquired nevus or: - ✔✔mole
What vascular disorder appears as thread-like, red lines or patterns on the skin
caused by widened blood vessels? - ✔✔Telangiectasia
What is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the small capillaries of the face
become dilated and inflamed? - ✔✔Rosacea
Yellow flat papules or plaques commonly found around the eyes and on the eyelids
caused by abnormal lipid accumulation in the macrophage cells is known as: -
✔✔xanthoma
Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning
and itching of the skin called prickly heat or: - ✔✔miliaria rubra
The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the
melanocytes in the epidermis, is called: - ✔✔melanoderma
