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22.
Which of the following applies to actinic keratoses?
a. They predispose to malignant melanoma.
b. They arise on skin exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
c. They occur primarily on dark-skinned persons.
d. They are malignant and invasive.
ANS: B REF: 154-155
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23.
Which lesion distinguishes Tinea corporis?
REF: 150
24.
Systemic effects of acute necrotizing fasciitis include:
REF: 149
25.
The cause of contact dermatitis can often be identified by:
REF: 145
26.
The pathological change associated with scleroderma is:
a. abnormal activation of T lymphocytes and an increase of cytokines.
b. an autoimmune reaction damaging the epidermis.
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c. collagen deposits in the small blood vessels of the skin and sometimes the viscera.
d. Type I hypersensitivity and increased serum IgE levels.
ANS: C REF: 147
27.
Choose the best description of the typical lesion of impetigo.
REF: 149
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28.
Choose the correct match of the skin condition and its usual location.
REF: 153
30.
One factor that is responsible for increasing the mortality rate among patients suffering with
necrotizing fasciitis is:
a. a delay in initial diagnosis.
b. lack of proper antibiotics.
c. the appearance of additional opportunistic infections.
d. secondary fungal infections.
ANS: A REF: 149
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29.
Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is caused by:
REF: 149