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The Integumentary System-Dermatology Chapter 3 Exam Prep

Chapter 03

The Integumentary System-Dermatology

Multiple Choice Questions

Translate the root pil/o.

dry

fat

nail

hair

wrinkle

Translate the root xer/o.

dry

fat

nail

scaly

wrinkle

Translate the root hydr/o.

dry

fat

nail

scaly

water

The roots onych/o and ungu/o mean

dry.

fat.

nail.

scaly.

wrinkle.

Which of the following roots means hard, horny?

adip/o

kerat/o

pil/o

steat/o

xanth/o

Which of the following roots mean fat?

adip/o

lip/o

steat/o

D.	All of these

E.	None of these

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

All of the following roots refer to a color EXCEPT

erythr/o.

leuk/o.

melan/o.

seb/o.

xanth/o.

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)

10.

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)

11.

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)

12.

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)

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)

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term eczema.

ex-ZE-ma

B.	EK-zeh-mah

C.	exs-zeh-ma

D.	ek-ZEE-mah

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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

24.

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

25.

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

26.

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

27.

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

28.

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

29.

Which of the following medical terms means skin pain?

A.	dermatitis

B.	dermatodynia

C.	dermatolysis

D.	dermatosis

E.	dermopathy

30.

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

A.	dermatitis

B.	dermatopyia

C.	dermatomycosis

D.	dermycosis

E.	dermatopathy

31.

Which of the following medical terms means condition over black?

A.	hypermelanosis

B.	hyperpigmentation

C.	hypomelanosis

D.	hypopigmentation

melanosis

32.

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

A.	dermatosclerosis

B.	scleronychitis

C.	sclerodermatitis

D.	keratodermatitis

E.	dermatoscleritis

33.

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.

34.

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

35.

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

A.	hydropoiesis

B.	hidradenitis

C.	keratogenic

D.	sclerodermatitis

E.	trichomegaly

36.

Translate the termonychopathy.

A.	nail condition

B.	disease of the nail

C.	scaly disease

D.	scaly condition

E.	the loss of a nail

37.

Translate the term biopsy.

A.	cut procedure

B.	eye procedure

C.	one eye procedure

D.	two cut procedure

E.	two eye procedure

38.

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

bulla.

nodule.

pustule.

vesicle.

39.

The medical term for a freckle is

bulla.

macule.

papule.

patch.

vesicle.

40.

A nevus is more commonly called a

freckle.

mole.

scar.

scratch.

wart.

41.

A verruca is more commonly called a

freckle.

mole.

scar.

wart.

scratch.

42.

A cicatrix is more commonly called a

freckle.

mole.

scar.

scratch.

wart.

43.

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

44.

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

45.

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

46.

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

47.

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

48.

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

A.	hypertrichia

B.	hypertrichosis

C.	hypotrichosis

D.	hypotrichia

E.	trichomegaly

49.

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

dermatoma

B.	dermatolysis

C.	dermatitis

D.	dermatomalacia

E.	dermatosis

50.

Translate the term steatitis.

A.	condition of fat

B.	condition of skin

C.	inflammation of fat

D.	inflammation of oil

E.	pertaining to fat

51.

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

52.

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

53.

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

54.

Which of the following medical terms means against histamine?

A.	anesthetic

B.	antibiotic

C.	antihistamine

D.	antipruritic

E.	antiseptic

55.

Which medical term means incision into the nail?

lipectomy

B.	onychectomy

C.	onychotomy

D.	rhytidoplasty

xenograft

56.

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

57.

Translate the term anesthetic.

A.	against histamine

B.	against itching

C.	against life

D.	against rotting

E.	no sensation

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.

59.

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.

60.

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

SCC

subcut

61.

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.

62.

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.

63.

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

64.

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

65.

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

66.

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.

dry skin.

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.

68.

The medical term alopecia means

A.	excessive growth of hair.

B.	lack of skin pigmentation.

baldness.

D.	inability to sweat.

E.	scraping away of the skin.

69.

The medical term that means a small blister is

macule.

pustule.

bulla.

vesicle.

crust.

70.

An overgrowth of scar tissue is called a

cicatrix.

petechia.

scale.

crust.

keloid.

71.

The medical term for a large bruise is

petechia.

B.	ecchymosis.

keloid.

patch.

nevus.

72.

The correct spelling of the medical term for itching is

puritis.

pruritus.

pruritis.

puritus.

purites.

73.

A large blister is called a

pustule.

vesicle.

abscess.

bulla.

cicatrix.

74.

A small solid mass is a

papule.

vesicle.

pustule.

bulla.

macule.

75.

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

76.

A pus-filled blister is called a

vesicle.

crust.

bulla.

pustule.

papule.

77.

A sore is called a(n)

ulcer.

petechia.

C.	ecchymosis.

keloid.

patch.

78.

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.

79.

The suffix in the medical term steatoma means

A.	pertaining to.

B.	condition.

swelling.

tumor.

hernia.

80.

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)

81.

Which of the following refers to a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the skin?

A.	ecchymosis

petechia

eczema

impetigo

E.	acne vulgaris

82.

A (n) ____medication is one that is given under the skin.

A.	transdermal

B.	intramuscular

C.	intradermal

D.	hypodermic

subdermal

83.

Translate the meaning of the medical term intradermal.

A.	pertaining to between the skin layers

B.	pertaining to within the skin

C.	condition within the skin

D.	condition between the skin layers

E.	condition upon the skin

84.

A patient is prescribed a Fentanyl patch for pain. Which of the following terms describes this method of medication delivery?

A.	subcutaneous

B.	hypodermic

C.	intradermal

D.	intramuscular

E.	transdermal

85.

A patient had a skin lesion removed using cryosurgery. This procedure uses ______ to remove the lesion.

heat

cold

laser

chemicals

suction

86.

A patient with numerous pits on the surface of his face visited a dermatologist to have a procedure done where the surface of the skin is rubbed or scraped away to smooth out the skin. This procedure is called a (n)

A.	chemotherapy.

B.	cryosurgery.

C.	dermabrasion.

D.	liposuction.

E.	incision and drainage.

87.

The abbreviation for a procedure in which a wound is incised to allow trapped infected liquid to drain is a (n)

C&S.

ID.

Bx.

I&D.

SC.

88.

The medical term for surgical removal of a nail is

A.	onychotomy.

B.	onychectomy.

C.	onychoplasty.

D.	onychodynia.

E.	onychocentesis.

89.

The medical term for removal of fatty tissue using a vacuum device is

A.	lipectomy.

B.	liposuction.

C.	steatorrhea.

D.	adiposuction.

E.	adipotomy.

90.

A type of medication that destroys or opposes the growth of microorganisms is an

A.	antihistamine.

B.	antipruritic.

C.	anesthetic.

D.	antibiotic.

91.

A patient with a lack of skin pigment causing white skin all over the body has

A.	ecchymosis.

jaundice.

albinism.

D.	xanthosis.

E.	xeroderma.

92.

The medical term for redness of the skin is

erythema.

B.	ecchymosis.

C.	hypermelanosis.

albinism.

alopecia.

93.

In the medical termhyperhidrosis, what is the meaning of the root?

hair

skin

sweat

pigment

skin

94.

A patient’s electronic health record states he has xerosis of the skin. This means the patient has

A.	blisters on the skin.

B.	a red rash on the skin.

C.	itchy skin.

dry skin.

E.	discolored skin.

95.

A large, flat discolored area is called a

macule.

plaque.

patch.

vesicle.

petechia.

96.

A _________is a dried substance, such as blood or pus, on the skin.

plaque

scale

ulcer

crust

patch

97.

The abbreviation used when a piece of tissue is removed in order to examine it under a microscope with both eyes is a (n)

I&D.

Bx.

C&S.

AK.

SC.

98.

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

A.	dermatopathy

B.	dermoplasty

C.	dermopathy

D.	dermatectomy

E.	dermatosis

99.

Translate the meaning of the medical term seborrheic dermatitis.

A.	disease of the skin caused by the discharge of oil

B.	condition of the skin cause by plugged skin follicles

C.	inflammation of the skin caused by plugged skin follicles

D.	inflammation of the skin caused by the discharge of oil

E.	inflammation of the skin caused by a bacterial infection

100.

Which of the following terms has the same meaning as the term transdermal?

A.	hypodermic

B.	subcutaneous

C.	percutaneous

D.	intradermal

E.	intramuscular

101.

The abbreviation ABCDE stands for

A.	asymmetry, border, clarity, diameter, evolving.

B.	asymmetry, biopsy, color, dimension, evolving.

C.	asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving.

D.	asymmetry, border, circumference, depth, evolving.

E.	asymmetry, biopsy, circumference, depth, evolving.

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