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Nr283 PATHO Exam 2 | Certified Q&A 2025
What common skin lesion is small with a solid elevation?-correct-answer-papule;
commonly seen with acne
what common skin lesion is firm, raised and deep?-correct-answer-nodule; found
with skin cancer
what common skin lesion is raised, often with a head filled with exudate or pus?-
correct-answer-pustule; acne if a white head is present.
What skin lesion has a thin wall, is raised and filled with fluid?-correct-answer-
Vesicle; blister
What skin lesion is slightly elevated, flat, "scale" like lesion?-correct-answer-
plaque; psoriasis
What skin lesion causes a cavity in the tissue?-correct-answer-ulcer
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what skin lesion has a crack in the tissue?-correct-answer-fissure
contact dermatitis-correct-answer-An inflammation of the skin caused by having
contact with certain chemicals or substances
Contact dermatitis pathophysiology-correct-answer-sensitization occurs on first
exposure, subsequent exposure results in manifestations-pruritic rash
Treatment for contact dermatitis-correct-answer-remove irritant, apply topical
glucocorticoids
What is urticaria?-correct-answer-commonly referred to as "hives"; a kind of skin
rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps
What type of hypersensitivity is urticaria?-correct-answer-Type 1- ingestion of
substance such as shellfish, drugs and certain fruits
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What is the treatment for urticaria?-correct-answer-over the counter
antihistamines
What is atopic dermatitis?-correct-answer-eczema; inherited, rash is
erythematous with a serous exudate (infants) In adults, rash is dry, scaly, and
pruritic often on flexor surfaces.
What is psoriasis?-correct-answer-chronic inflammatory skin disorder, genetic,
shedding occurs in one day rather than two week intervals.
Signs and symptoms of psoriasis-correct-answer-Mnemonic: "silvery scales and
pitted nails"
treatment for psoriasis-correct-answer-Glucocorticoids, tar preparations,
antimetabolites
What is cellulitis?-correct-answer-infection of the dermis and subcutaneous
tissue; causative organism-staph aureus
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Signs and symptoms of cellulitis-correct-answer-reddened area, edematous, pain
with red streaks along the lymph vessels proximal to the infected area.
What is a furuncle?-correct-answer-abscess usually caused by staph aureus. It
typically begins at hair follicles and contains a large amt of purulent exudate.
what is a collection of furuncles?-correct-answer-carbuncles
Impetigo-correct-answer-Common in infants and children, staph aureus, lesions
commonly on face, pruritis is common. Vesicles rupture forming yellowish-brown
crusty masses.
Herpes Simplex type 1-correct-answer-cold sores or fever blisters
Herpes simplex type 2-correct-answer-genital herpes
How is herpes spread?-correct-answer-Direct contact with fluid from lesion
Nr283 PATHO Exam 2 | Certified Q&A 2025
What common skin lesion is small with a solid elevation?-correct-answer-papule;
commonly seen with acne
what common skin lesion is firm, raised and deep?-correct-answer-nodule; found
with skin cancer
what common skin lesion is raised, often with a head filled with exudate or pus?-
correct-answer-pustule; acne if a white head is present.
What skin lesion has a thin wall, is raised and filled with fluid?-correct-answer-
Vesicle; blister
What skin lesion is slightly elevated, flat, "scale" like lesion?-correct-answer-
plaque; psoriasis
What skin lesion causes a cavity in the tissue?-correct-answer-ulcer
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what skin lesion has a crack in the tissue?-correct-answer-fissure
contact dermatitis-correct-answer-An inflammation of the skin caused by having
contact with certain chemicals or substances
Contact dermatitis pathophysiology-correct-answer-sensitization occurs on first
exposure, subsequent exposure results in manifestations-pruritic rash
Treatment for contact dermatitis-correct-answer-remove irritant, apply topical
glucocorticoids
What is urticaria?-correct-answer-commonly referred to as "hives"; a kind of skin
rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps
What type of hypersensitivity is urticaria?-correct-answer-Type 1- ingestion of
substance such as shellfish, drugs and certain fruits
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What is the treatment for urticaria?-correct-answer-over the counter
antihistamines
What is atopic dermatitis?-correct-answer-eczema; inherited, rash is
erythematous with a serous exudate (infants) In adults, rash is dry, scaly, and
pruritic often on flexor surfaces.
What is psoriasis?-correct-answer-chronic inflammatory skin disorder, genetic,
shedding occurs in one day rather than two week intervals.
Signs and symptoms of psoriasis-correct-answer-Mnemonic: "silvery scales and
pitted nails"
treatment for psoriasis-correct-answer-Glucocorticoids, tar preparations,
antimetabolites
What is cellulitis?-correct-answer-infection of the dermis and subcutaneous
tissue; causative organism-staph aureus
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Signs and symptoms of cellulitis-correct-answer-reddened area, edematous, pain
with red streaks along the lymph vessels proximal to the infected area.
What is a furuncle?-correct-answer-abscess usually caused by staph aureus. It
typically begins at hair follicles and contains a large amt of purulent exudate.
what is a collection of furuncles?-correct-answer-carbuncles
Impetigo-correct-answer-Common in infants and children, staph aureus, lesions
commonly on face, pruritis is common. Vesicles rupture forming yellowish-brown
crusty masses.
Herpes Simplex type 1-correct-answer-cold sores or fever blisters
Herpes simplex type 2-correct-answer-genital herpes
How is herpes spread?-correct-answer-Direct contact with fluid from lesion
