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What is the primary cause of urticaria (hives)?
What is the primary cause of urticaria (hives)?
- Bacterial infection
- Direct chemical or mechanical irritation
- Exposure to allergens (correct)
- Inherited tendency (atopic)
Which of the following is NOT a common complication associated with eczema (atopic dermatitis)?
Which of the following is NOT a common complication associated with eczema (atopic dermatitis)?
- Pruritus (itching)
- Secondary infections
- Anaphylaxis (correct)
- Serous exudate
What is the primary difference in the presentation of eczema between infants and adults?
What is the primary difference in the presentation of eczema between infants and adults?
- Infants have a pruritic rash while adults have a non-itchy rash
- Infants have a dry, scaly rash while adults have an erythematous rash with serous exudate
- Infants have a chronic inflammation rash while adults have an acute rash
- Infants have a rash on the face, chest and shoulders while adults have a rash on the flexor surfaces (correct)
What is the primary treatment for cellulitis?
What is the primary treatment for cellulitis?
Which of the following is a unique feature of necrotizing fasciitis?
Which of the following is a unique feature of necrotizing fasciitis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for impetigo?
What is the primary mode of transmission for impetigo?
What type of skin lesion is characterized by a cavity in tissue?
What type of skin lesion is characterized by a cavity in tissue?
Which skin lesion is a result of excessive scar tissue formation?
Which skin lesion is a result of excessive scar tissue formation?
What skin lesion is described as a small, soft elevation?
What skin lesion is described as a small, soft elevation?
Which skin lesion type is characterized by a crack in the tissue?
Which skin lesion type is characterized by a crack in the tissue?
What skin lesion is described as a vesicle or blister with a thin wall?
What skin lesion is described as a vesicle or blister with a thin wall?
Which skin lesion type is known for its leather-like thick dry rough surface?
Which skin lesion type is known for its leather-like thick dry rough surface?
