APEA Assessment ~ Dermatology Study Test.
1. When assessing the skin, silvery, scaly 7. A dark,
papules or plaques are noted on the raised,
extensor surface of both arms. This could be asymmetri
associated with: c lesion
with
2. On examination, a white discoloration irregular
appearing on the nails was noted. This is bor- ders
consistent with: may be:
3. Depigmented macules appearing on the face,
hands, feet and other parts of the body due
to the lack of melanin are termed:
4. The patient has recently sustained an injury
to the upper thigh. Examination reveals an
irregular shaped purplish blue lesion that does
not blanch with pressure and does not exhibit
pulsatility. This would be consid- ered:
5. When assessing the skin, it is noted to be
thickened, taut, and shiny in appearance. This
could be associated with:
6. When examining the skin, multiple areas of
circum- scribed elevations of the skin filled
with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5
cm were noted. These types of lesions could
be seen in:
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, APEA Assessment ~ Dermatology Study Test.
Psoriasis
Leukonychia
Remember: most common cause is injury to the base of the nail (the matrix)
where the nail is formed.
Vitiligo
Ecchymosis
Scleroderma
Herpes simplex or varicella
A melanoma
2/
11
1. When assessing the skin, silvery, scaly 7. A dark,
papules or plaques are noted on the raised,
extensor surface of both arms. This could be asymmetri
associated with: c lesion
with
2. On examination, a white discoloration irregular
appearing on the nails was noted. This is bor- ders
consistent with: may be:
3. Depigmented macules appearing on the face,
hands, feet and other parts of the body due
to the lack of melanin are termed:
4. The patient has recently sustained an injury
to the upper thigh. Examination reveals an
irregular shaped purplish blue lesion that does
not blanch with pressure and does not exhibit
pulsatility. This would be consid- ered:
5. When assessing the skin, it is noted to be
thickened, taut, and shiny in appearance. This
could be associated with:
6. When examining the skin, multiple areas of
circum- scribed elevations of the skin filled
with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5
cm were noted. These types of lesions could
be seen in:
1/
11
, APEA Assessment ~ Dermatology Study Test.
Psoriasis
Leukonychia
Remember: most common cause is injury to the base of the nail (the matrix)
where the nail is formed.
Vitiligo
Ecchymosis
Scleroderma
Herpes simplex or varicella
A melanoma
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11
