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NGR6200 Dermatology Exam Questions And
Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass
1. What are the causes of mongolian spots? - Answer✔Mongolian spots result from entrapment
of melanocytes in the dermis during migration from the neural crest into the epidermis.
2. Do mongolian spots go away? - Answer✔Usually in the first year of life they decrease in size
3. Mongolian spots are associated with what disorders? - Answer✔Cleft lip or palate, spinal
meningeal tumor, melanoma and other rare syndromes. Child abuse is sometimes suspected.
4. What are the characteristics of erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)? -
Answer✔Erythematous macular rash begins on the cheeks (slapped cheek) and spreads to the
arms and trunk.
5. Why do older adults as well as patients with diabetes tend to have dry skin? - Answer✔There
is a reduction in sweat and oil glands.
6. What is the term used when a lesion changes into a secondary lesion because of chronic
scratching or rubbing? - Answer✔Lichenification.
7. Why is it important not to use steroid creams for longer than 2 weeks? - Answer✔- To avoid
skin erosions
- atrophy
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- skin thinning
- striae
- purpura
- telangiectasia
- hypertrichosis (excessive growth of hair, especially on the face).
8. Which of the following is the most potent topical corticosteroid: (clobetasol propionate
0.05% or hydrocortisone 2.5%) - Answer✔Clobetasol propionate is one of the most potent
topical corticosteroids
9. What types of animal bites require antibiotics? - Answer✔- Bites of the hand
- genitals
- feet
- cartilage
- cat bites
- bites in individuals with immune compromise including diabetes
10. What antibiotic is used for animal bites? - Answer✔Augmentin is a good choice
11. The five Ps-planar, purple, polygonal, pruritic, and papular, are present in_______? -
Answer✔Lichen planus
12. Why is it important to check in the mouth of an infant with diaper rash? - Answer✔Infants
with diaper dermatitis may also have thrush
13. What is the "atopic triad?" - Answer✔- Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD)
- allergic rhinitis (AR)
- asthma.
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14. What is the most important aspect of skin care for individuals with atopic dermatitis? -
Answer✔Application of lubricants
15. What type of skin preparation would you choose in order to have the maximum absorption
possible? - Answer✔Ointment
16. Patch testing is done by allergist to diagnosis the cause of contact dermatitis. What are the
most common allergens? - Answer✔- Nickel
- fragrance mix
- cobalt
- neomycin
- balsam of Peru
- thimerosal
17. Define angioedema (AE) - Answer✔Angioedema is an edematous area that involves
transudation of fluid into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
18. How is angioedema (AE) treated? - Answer✔- Epinephrine
- antihistamine
- prednisone
19. A patient presents with linear lesions over areas where she has scratched that resolve
within a few minutes. This most likely represents___________? - Answer✔Dermographism
20. What abnormality would you likely see on the complete blood count in a patient with
urticaria? - Answer✔Eosinophilia
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NGR6200 Dermatology Exam Questions And
Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass
1. What are the causes of mongolian spots? - Answer✔Mongolian spots result from entrapment
of melanocytes in the dermis during migration from the neural crest into the epidermis.
2. Do mongolian spots go away? - Answer✔Usually in the first year of life they decrease in size
3. Mongolian spots are associated with what disorders? - Answer✔Cleft lip or palate, spinal
meningeal tumor, melanoma and other rare syndromes. Child abuse is sometimes suspected.
4. What are the characteristics of erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)? -
Answer✔Erythematous macular rash begins on the cheeks (slapped cheek) and spreads to the
arms and trunk.
5. Why do older adults as well as patients with diabetes tend to have dry skin? - Answer✔There
is a reduction in sweat and oil glands.
6. What is the term used when a lesion changes into a secondary lesion because of chronic
scratching or rubbing? - Answer✔Lichenification.
7. Why is it important not to use steroid creams for longer than 2 weeks? - Answer✔- To avoid
skin erosions
- atrophy
1
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- skin thinning
- striae
- purpura
- telangiectasia
- hypertrichosis (excessive growth of hair, especially on the face).
8. Which of the following is the most potent topical corticosteroid: (clobetasol propionate
0.05% or hydrocortisone 2.5%) - Answer✔Clobetasol propionate is one of the most potent
topical corticosteroids
9. What types of animal bites require antibiotics? - Answer✔- Bites of the hand
- genitals
- feet
- cartilage
- cat bites
- bites in individuals with immune compromise including diabetes
10. What antibiotic is used for animal bites? - Answer✔Augmentin is a good choice
11. The five Ps-planar, purple, polygonal, pruritic, and papular, are present in_______? -
Answer✔Lichen planus
12. Why is it important to check in the mouth of an infant with diaper rash? - Answer✔Infants
with diaper dermatitis may also have thrush
13. What is the "atopic triad?" - Answer✔- Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD)
- allergic rhinitis (AR)
- asthma.
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14. What is the most important aspect of skin care for individuals with atopic dermatitis? -
Answer✔Application of lubricants
15. What type of skin preparation would you choose in order to have the maximum absorption
possible? - Answer✔Ointment
16. Patch testing is done by allergist to diagnosis the cause of contact dermatitis. What are the
most common allergens? - Answer✔- Nickel
- fragrance mix
- cobalt
- neomycin
- balsam of Peru
- thimerosal
17. Define angioedema (AE) - Answer✔Angioedema is an edematous area that involves
transudation of fluid into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
18. How is angioedema (AE) treated? - Answer✔- Epinephrine
- antihistamine
- prednisone
19. A patient presents with linear lesions over areas where she has scratched that resolve
within a few minutes. This most likely represents___________? - Answer✔Dermographism
20. What abnormality would you likely see on the complete blood count in a patient with
urticaria? - Answer✔Eosinophilia
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