EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What term refers to one's individual or natal constitution
(literally, one's "nature"). Answer: prakruti
◉ What laser and wavelength would be used for vascular and
pigmented lesions? Answer: pulsed dye at 585 nm
◉ Why does decreased estrogen production during menopause
result in skin damage? Answer: estrogen sends many hormonal
messages to the skin
◉ What effect of laser treatment is used primarily for tattoo
removal? Answer: photomechanical tissue response
◉ What term refers to a person's cognitive intelligence, which is
related to rational, concrete, learned knowledge? Answer: mental
body
◉ What endocrine gland is little understood but thought to be
related to the sex hormones? Answer: pineal
,◉ What is the classification for the deepest wounds, those involving
bone and muscle exposure? Answer: stage 4
◉ What condition is a form of hyperthyroidism? Answer: Graves'
disease
◉ What term refers to the target in the body, such as blood or
collagen, that absorbs the laser beam's thermal injury, causing the
desired treatment effect? Answer: chromophore
◉ What skin condition can women taking birth-control pills
experience in addition to acne breakouts? Answer:
hyperpigmentation
◉ What is a compound taken from a plant extract for its active
therapeutic property? Answer: isolate
◉ What is the nominal hazard zone (NHZ), according to guidelines
established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)?
Answer: the treatment area where a laser is used
◉ What is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a viral
infection? Answer: hepatitis
,◉ What dosha gives structure to the body, lubricates tissues,
provides strength, and supports immune function? Answer: kapha
◉ What is a water-soluble, bland emollient ointment? Answer:
Aquaphor
◉ What does the Latin prefix intra mean? Answer: within
◉ Who was the ancient Egyptian now universally thought to be the
"father of medicine"? Answer: Imhotep
◉ What is effective for removing dirt and most transient
microorganisms? Answer: washing with plain soap for 20 seconds
◉ What does the immune system send to the site of inflammation?
Answer: white blood cells
◉ What is open rhinoplasty? Answer: surgery of the nose involving
an incision between the nostrils
◉ What are the most common kind of skin cancers? Answer: basal
cell carcinomas
, ◉ How can you help a client who is nervous about an upcoming
procedure and has a difficult time concentrating on detailed
information? Answer: send the client home with written information
◉ Which agency issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in 1991
as a response to hazards that health care workers face every day at
work? Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
◉ What is the key to the success of every treatment? Answer: client
relaxation
◉ What is a geometric symbol that represents a primal sound or
syllable? Answer: yantra
◉ What is a very small hormone molecule that penetrates cell
membranes? Answer: steroid
◉ What marma point should you address if you wish to foster
contentment, heighten perception, relieve headaches? Answer:
murdhni
◉ What OTC drug is commonly taken for acid reflux and has the
possible side effects of itching and rashes? Answer: zantac