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Which of the following is a common type of skin cancer that typically appears as a small, shiny papule and eventually enlarges to form a whitish border around a central depression or ulcer that may bleed?


A) malignant melanoma
B) basal cell carcinoma
C) squamous cell carcinoma
D) Lyme disease

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The correct definition of scabies is:


A) any fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body, such as ringworm.
B) an area of skin that is excessively dry and flaky.
C) inflammatory skin disease with redness, itching, and blisters.
D) contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite.

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Which of the following terms means black tumor?


A) xanthoma
B) cyanoma
C) melanoma
D) leukoma

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Which combining form means dry?


A) rhytid/o
B) scler/o
C) xer/o
D) necr/o

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Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line. -IV ___________________________

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All of the following procedures involve removal of tissue EXCEPT:


A) biopsy.
B) dermaplaning.
C) dermabrasion.
D) Botox.

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A patient is most likely to visit a dermatologist to undergo dermaplaning for removal of which of the following?


A) small scars
B) alopecia
C) carbuncle
D) cyst

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Which of the following terms means a cut or tear in the flesh?


A) laceration
B) fissure
C) abrasion
D) contusion

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Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line. -Sx ___________________________

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Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line. -BCC ___________________________

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The term for a small, crack-like break in the skin is


A) puncture.
B) laceration.
C) abrasion.
D) fissure.

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Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line. -C&S ___________________________

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Which of the following terms means a tumor of fat?


A) lipoma
B) adipoid
C) lipolysis
D) liponecrosis

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The correct definition of cellulitis is:


A) bacterial infection of the skin.
B) flat, discolored spot on the skin, such as a freckle.
C) contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite.
D) any fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body, such as ringworm.

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Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?


A) I&D: intradermal
B) SubQ: subcutaneous
C) Tx: treatment
D) PE: physical examination

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Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of fungus?


A) sclerosis
B) necrosis
C) mycosis
D) liposis

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Which of the following terms means a clear, fluid-filled lesion, such as a blister?


A) vesicle
B) pustule
C) macule
D) papule

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The term erythrocytopenia means:


A) deficiency of red blood cells.
B) an excessive number of red blood cells.
C) abnormally small red blood cells.
D) abnormally shaped red blood cells.

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Which combining form means skin?


A) cutane/o
B) lip/o
C) kerat/o
D) onych/o

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The correct definition of contusion is:


A) small, pus-filled blister.
B) bruise.
C) hole or wound made by a sharp, pointed instrument.
D) bacterial infection of the skin.

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