Deck 3: The Integumentary Systemdermatology

Question 1

All of the following roots refer to a color EXCEPT

A) erythr/o.
B) leuk/o.
C) melan/o.
D) seb/o.
E) xanth/o.

Answer 1

seb/o.

Question 2

Translate the root xer/o.

A) dry
B) fat
C) nail
D) scaly
E) wrinkle

Answer 2

dry

Question 3

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term onychomycosis.

A) AW-ni-choh-mi-koh-sis
B) AW-nih-choh-MAI-koh-sis
C) AW-nih-koh-mai-KOH-sis
D) AW-ni-koh-my-koe-sis

Answer 3

AW-nih-koh-mai-KOH-sis

Question 4

What is the correct pronunciation for the term anhidrosis?

A) an-HI-droh-sis
B) an-HIDRO-sis
C) a-nih-DROH-sis
D) an-ih-DROH-sis

Question 5

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term eczema.

A) ex-ZE-ma
B) EK-zeh-mah
C) exs-zeh-ma
D) ek-ZEE-mah

Question 6

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term onychopathy.

A) 1st syllable: aw
B) 2nd syllable: nik
C) 3rd syllable: AW
D) 4th syllable: pah
E) 5th syllable: thee

Question 7

The roots onych/o and ungu/o mean

A) dry.
B) fat.
C) nail.
D) scaly.
E) wrinkle.

Question 8

What is the correct pronunciation for the term alopecia?

A) A-lop-ee-sha
B) a-LOH-pee-cee-ya
C) a-loh-PEE-sha
D) a-lop-ee-CEE-ya

Question 9

Which of the following pairs of roots mean hair?

A) adip/o, steat/o
B) cutane/o, trich/o
C) ichthy/o, pachy/o
D) onych/o, ungu/o
E) pil/o, trich/o

Question 10

Which of the following roots mean fat?

A) adip/o
B) lip/o
C) steat/o
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 11

Which of the following roots means hard, horny?

A) adip/o
B) kerat/o
C) pil/o
D) steat/o
E) xanth/o

Question 12

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term dermopathy.

A) 1st syllable: der
B) 2nd syllable: MAW
C) 3rd syllable: pa
D) 4th syllable: thee

Question 13

Identify and define the roots in the term keratoderma.

A) kerat/o (black) + derma (skin)
B) kerat/o (thick) + derma (skin)
C) kerat/o (hard, horny) + derma (skin)
D) kerat/o (dry) + derma (skin)
E) kerat/o (wrinkled) + derma (skin)

Question 14

Translate the root pil/o.

A) dry
B) fat
C) nail
D) hair
E) wrinkle

Question 15

Identify and define the roots in the term erythroderma.

A) erythr/o (yellow) + derma (skin)
B) erythr/o (red) + derma (skin)
C) erythr/o (white) + derma (skin)
D) erythr/o (black) + derma (skin)
E) erythr/o (blue) + derma (skin)

Question 16

Identify and define the roots in the term xanthoderma.

A) xanth/o (black) + derma (skin)
B) xanth/o (blue) + derma (skin)
C) xanth/o (red) + derma (skin)
D) xanth/o (white) + derma (skin)
E) xanth/o (yellow) + derma (skin)

Question 17

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term petechia.

A) 1st syllable: puh
B) 2nd syllable: tee
C) 3rd syllable: kee
D) 4th syllable: yah

Question 18

Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma.

A) leuk/o (black) + derma (skin)
B) leuk/o (blue) + derma (skin)
C) leuk/o (red) + derma (skin)
D) leuk/o (white) + derma (skin)
E) leuk/o (yellow) + derma (skin)

Question 19

Identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma.

A) xer/o (dry) + derma (skin)
B) xer/o (hard) + derma (skin)
C) xer/o (hard, horny) + derma (skin)
D) xer/o (oily) + derma (skin)
E) xer/o (sweaty) + derma (skin)

Question 20

Translate the root hydr/o.

A) dry
B) fat
C) nail
D) scaly
E) water

Question 21

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term onychotomy.

A) aw-ni-KAW-toh-mee
B) awn-KAW-toh-mee
C) OH-nih-KOW-toh-mee
D) OHN-kow-TOH-mee

Question 22

All of the following are examples of blisters (an elevated, fluid-filled lesion) EXCEPT

A) bulla.
B) nodule.
C) pustule.
D) vesicle.

Question 23

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the term hyperpigmentation into its component parts?

A) hyper/pigmentation
B) hyperpigment/ation
C) hyper/pigment/ation
D) hyper/pig/ment/ation
E) hyper/pig/mentat/ion

Question 24

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term lipectomy.

A) 1st syllable: lih
B) 2nd syllable: pek
C) 3rd syllable: toh
D) 4th syllable: mee

Question 25

A patient with urticaria is experiencing

A) itching of the skin.
B) oily skin.
C) raised, red areas of the skin.
D) swelling of the skin.
E) swollen, raised itchy areas of the skin.

Question 26

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term trichomegaly.

A) tricho (skin) + megaly (thick) = thick skin
B) tricho (hair) + megaly (enlargement) = enlargement of the hair
C) tricho (oil) + megaly (removal) = removal of oil
D) trich (nail) + omegaly (swelling) = swelling of the nail

Question 27

Which of the following medical terms translates as pertaining to hard, horny creation?

A) hydropoiesis
B) hidradenitis
C) keratogenic
D) sclerodermatitis
E) trichomegaly

Question 28

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hidropoiesis.

A) hidro (fat) + poiesis (condition) = condition of fat
B) hidro (oil) + poiesis (condition) = condition of oil
C) hidro (sweat) + poiesis (formation) = formation of sweat
D) hidro (over) + poies (oil) + is (condition) = condition of excessive oil on the skin
E) hidro (under) + poies (fat) + is (inflammation) = inflammation under the fat

Question 29

Which of the following medical terms mean inflammation of hard skin?

A) dermatosclerosis
B) scleronychitis
C) sclerodermatitis
D) keratodermatitis
E) dermatoscleritis

Question 30

The medical term for a freckle is

A) bulla.
B) macule.
C) papule.
D) patch.
E) vesicle.

Question 31

Which of the following medical terms means a condition of skin fungus?

A) dermatitis
B) dermatopyia
C) dermatomycosis
D) dermycosis
E) dermatopathy

Question 32

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the term hypohidrosis into its component parts?

A) hypo/hidrosis
B) hypohidr/osis
C) hypo/hidr/osis
D) hyp/ohidr/osis
E) hy/po/hi/dro/sis

Question 33

Which of the following medical terms means condition over black?

A) hypermelanosis
B) hyperpigmentation
C) hypomelanosis
D) hypopigmentation
E) melanosis

Question 34

Translate the term biopsy.

A) cut procedure
B) eye procedure
C) one eye procedure
D) two cut procedure
E) two eye procedure

Question 35

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term steatoma?

A) steato (fat) + oma (hernia) = hernia filled with fatty tissue
B) steat (fat) + oma (tumor) = fatty tumor
C) steat (oil) + oma (hernia) = hernia filled with oil
D) steato (pus) + oma (formation) = formation of pus
E) steat (pus) + oma (tumor) = tumor filled with pus

Question 36

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term anhidrosis.

A) an (extra) + hidr (sweat) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to extra sweat
B) an (no) + hidr (sweat) + osis (condition) = condition of no sweat
C) an (over) + hidr (hair) + osis (condition) = condition of excessive hair
D) an (under) + hidr (oil) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to lack of oil secretions
E) an (without) + hidr (hair) + osis (condition) = condition without hair

Question 37

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hyperkeratosis.

A) hyper (extra) + kerat (dry) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to extra dry skin
B) hyper (no) + kerat (sweat) + osis (condition) = condition of no sweat
C) hyper (over) + kerat (hard, horny) + osis (condition) = condition of over growth of hard, horny skin
D) hyper (under) + kerat (oil) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to lack of oil secretions
E) hyper (without) + kerat (hair) + osis (condition) = condition without hair

Question 38

A nevus is more commonly called a

A) freckle.
B) mole.
C) scar.
D) scratch.
E) wart.

Question 39

Which of the following medical terms means skin pain?

A) dermatitis
B) dermatodynia
C) dermatolysis
D) dermatosis
E) dermopathy

Question 40

Translate the termonychopathy.

A) nail condition
B) disease of the nail
C) scaly disease
D) scaly condition
E) the loss of a nail

Question 41

Translate the term chemotherapy.

A) destruction of tissue through freezing
B) removal of tissue that has been destroyed using chemicals
C) rubbing or scraping away the outer surface
D) treatment using chemicals
E) using electricity to destroy a tissue by burning it

Question 42

Which of the following medical terms means against histamine?

A) anesthetic
B) antibiotic
C) antihistamine
D) antipruritic
E) antiseptic

Question 43

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hidradenitis?

A) hidr (sweat) + aden (gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the sweat glands
B) hidra (sweat) + denitis (inflammation) = inflammation of the sweat glands
C) hidr (oil) + aden (gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the oil glands
D) hidr (oil) + aden (gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the oil glands
E) hidr (sweat) + aden (gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the sweat glands

Question 44

ID is an abbreviation that means

A) pertaining to above the skin.
B) pertaining to across the skin.
C) pertaining to beneath the skin.
D) pertaining to inside the skin.
E) pertaining to upon the skin.

Question 45

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term percutaneous?

A) per (beneath) + cutane (nail) + ous (condition) = condition beneath the nail
B) per (beneath) + cutane (skin) + ous (inflammation) = inflammation beneath the skin
C) per (inside) + cutane (nail) + ous (condition) = condition inside the nail
D) per (through) + cutane (nail) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the nail
E) per (through) + cutane (skin) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin

Question 46

Which of the following is the correct definition for the medical term eczema?

A) a fungal skin condition
B) inflammation of the skin follicles
C) a skin condition caused by dirt
D) inflammation of the skin caused by sun exposure
E) a red itchy rash that may weep or ooze, then become crusted and scaly

Question 47

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term trichomycosis?

A) tricho (hair) + mycosis (condition) = condition of the hair
B) tricho (nail) + mycosis (inflammation) = inflammation of the nail
C) tricho (hair) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition) = condition of hair fungus
D) tricho (nail) + myc (tumor) + osis (inflammation) = inflammation of nail tumor
E) tricho (oil) + myc (pathogen) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to oil pathogen

Question 48

What is the medical term that means excessive growth of hair?

A) hypertrichia
B) hypertrichosis
C) hypotrichosis
D) hypotrichia
E) trichomegaly

Question 49

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthosis?

A) xanth (hard) + osis (condition) = condition of hardening
B) xanth (hidden) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to hidden
C) xanth (dry) + osis (condition) = condition of dry
D) xanth (scaly) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to scaly
E) xanth (yellow) + osis (condition) = condition of yellow

Question 50

Identify the correct breakdown of the term mycodermatitis into its component parts.

A) myco/dermatitis
B) myco/dermat/itis
C) my/co/dermat/itis
D) my/co/derm/atitis
E) my/co/derm/a/ti/tis

Question 51

Identify the correct breakdown of the term scleronychia into its component parts.

A) sclero/nychia
B) scler/onych/ia
C) sclero/nych/ia
D) scler/on/ych/ia
E) scler/o/nych/i/a

Question 52

A cicatrix is more commonly called a

A) freckle.
B) mole.
C) scar.
D) scratch.
E) wart.

Question 53

Which of the following medical terms mean inflammation of the skin?

A) dermatoma
B) dermatolysis
C) dermatitis
D) dermatomalacia
E) dermatosis

Question 54

Translate the term steatitis.

A) condition of fat
B) condition of skin
C) inflammation of fat
D) inflammation of oil
E) pertaining to fat

Question 55

Which medical term means incision into the nail?

A) lipectomy
B) onychectomy
C) onychotomy
D) rhytidoplasty
E) xenograft

Question 56

A verruca is more commonly called a

A) freckle.
B) mole.
C) scar.
D) wart.
E) scratch.

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable abbreviation for subcutaneous?

A) SC
B) SCC
C) SQ
D) subcut

Question 58

An incision and drainage is a procedure that

A) cuts into a lesion in order to examine it.
B) cuts into a wound to allow trapped infected liquid to drain.
C) removes tissue that has been destroyed through the use of chemicals.
D) transplants skin taken from a different place on the patient's body.
E) uses electricity to destroy tissue.

Question 59

Translate the term anesthetic.

A) against histamine
B) against itching
C) against life
D) against rotting
E) no sensation

Question 60

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term antipruritic?

A) anti (against) + pruritic (itching) = a drug that prevents or relieves itching
B) anti (against) + pruritic (rotting) = a drug that prevents rotting
C) anti (against) + pruritic (sensation) = a drug that temporarily blocks sensation
D) anti (toward) + pruritic (life) = a drug that encourages regeneration
E) anti (toward) + pruritic (sensation) = a drug that encourages sensation

Question 61

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record. "Erythematous papules and plaques with a silver scale on the extensor surface of the knees, elbows, and back; onycholysis of toe nails." Which of the following best describes the condition of the patient's skin?

A) Red, elevated, palpable, solid masses with silver flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back
B) Red, elevated, fluid-filled masses with silver flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back
C) Red, flat, nonpalpable masses with silver flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back
D) Red and silver flat masses on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back
E) Silver masses with red flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back

Question 62

Read the excerpt from this note. "I had the pleasure of seeing your patient, Mr. Skein, a 39-year-old male with a chronic history of atopic dermatitis. His atopic dermatitis was well controlled with topical corticosteroids until 3 weeks ago, when he developed a new rash consisting of vesicles overlying the areas of xerosis on his extremities. He was initially diagnosed with impetigo and treated with topical antibiotic therapy. He returned in 1 week without any improvement and was put on oral antibiotics at that time". Mr. Skein was initially diagnosed with impetigo, which is

A) a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin.
B) a small blister.
C) an unusual inflammation of the skin.
D) diminished melanin in the skin.
E) dry skin.

Question 63

The medical term for a large bruise is

A) petechia.
B) ecchymosis.
C) keloid.
D) patch.
E) nevus.

Question 64

Translate the medical term onychophagia.

A) Pertaining to nail breakdown
B) Pertaining to nail eating
C) Condition of nail eating
D) Inflammation of the cuticle
E) Breakdown of the cuticle

Question 65

The correct definition for the abbreviation C&S is

A) growing a microorganism in isolation to determine which drugs it might respond to.
B) a procedure for looking at the skin.
C) removal of a portion of a lesion for examination.
D) removal of an entire lesion for examination.
E) a skin transplant taken from a different place on the patient's body.

Question 66

The medical term alopecia means

A) excessive growth of hair.
B) lack of skin pigmentation.
C) baldness.
D) inability to sweat.
E) scraping away of the skin.

Question 67

Read the following excerpt from a consult note. "The physical exam showed erythematous, xerotic patches in the flexural creases of his elbows and knees as well as the extensor surface of his legs. He has numerous hemorrhagic crusts and vesicles. The rest of the exam was unremarkable except mild scalp alopecia." According to the excerpt, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A) The patient has dried substance and blisters on his skin.
B) The patient has mild baldness.
C) The patient's skin looks white.
D) The physical exam showed red, dry patches on his elbows and knees.

Question 68

The medical term that means a small blister is

A) macule.
B) pustule.
C) bulla.
D) vesicle.
E) crust.

Question 69

TD is an abbreviation that means

A) pertaining to above the skin.
B) pertaining to through the skin.
C) pertaining to beneath the skin.
D) inflammation across the skin.
E) inflammation beneath the skin.

Question 70

A pus-filled blister is called a

A) vesicle.
B) crust.
C) bulla.
D) pustule.
E) papule.

Question 71

Translate and breakdown the medical term onychocryptosis.

A) ony (on) chocry (tears) ptosis (drooping) = drooping on tears
B) onycho (nail) crypt (hidden)osis (condition) = condition of nail hidden
C) onycho (hair) crypt (hardening) osis (condition) = condition of hair hardening
D) onycho (cuticle) crypt (ingrown) osis (condition = condition of ingrown cuticle
E) ony (above) chocry (tears) ptosis (drooping) = drooping above tears.

Question 72

Read the following excerpt from a patient's physical exam. "Skin exam was significant for papules of hyperkeratosis with surrounding erythema. A few of the lesions are hyperpigmented. He has larger patches on his scalp." What kind of papules did the medical professional find in this patient's physical exam?

A) hyper (over) + kerat (hairy) + osis (condition) and erythema (moisture) = overly hairy skin with surrounding moisture
B) hyper (over) +kerat (hairy) +osis (condition) and erythema (fungus) = overly hairy skin with surrounding fungus
C) hyper (over) + kerat (hard, horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (redness) = overly hard, horny skin with surrounding redness
D) hyper (over) +kerat (hard, horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (whiteness) = overly hard, horny skin with surrounding whiteness
E) hyper (under) + kerat (elastic) + osis (condition) and erythema (dryness) = under-elastic skin (loose skin) with surrounding dryness

Question 73

A sore is called a(n)

A) ulcer.
B) petechia.
C) ecchymosis.
D) keloid.
E) patch.

Question 74

The suffix in the medical term steatoma means

A) pertaining to.
B) condition.
C) swelling.
D) tumor.
E) hernia.

Question 75

An overgrowth of scar tissue is called a

A) cicatrix.
B) petechia.
C) scale.
D) crust.
E) keloid.

Question 76

Identify the root and its meaning in the medical term ichthyosis.

A) ichth (dry)
B) ichthy (fish scales)
C) thyo (hard)
D) osis (condition)
E) sis (pertaining to)

Question 77

A small solid mass is a

A) papule.
B) vesicle.
C) pustule.
D) bulla.
E) macule.

Question 78

The correct spelling of the medical term for itching is

A) puritis.
B) pruritus.
C) pruritis.
D) puritus.
E) purites.

Question 79

A large blister is called a

A) pustule.
B) vesicle.
C) abscess.
D) bulla.
E) cicatrix.

Question 80

Read this patient's treatment plan. "I will begin her on topical corticosteroids and have her follow up in 2-4 months. For any unresponsive areas, I will try photochemotherapy. For the patient's onycholysis, I have referred her to a podiatrist for an onychectomy." According to the plan, the patient is being referred to a podiatrist for which procedure?

A) Reconstruction of wrinkled skin
B) Removal of a nail
C) Removal of dead tissue
D) Rubbing or scraping away the outer surface of the skin
E) Treatment using chemicals