SATURDAY EST. CH.4
Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The condition that presents as redness and
bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms is called _________.
a. | keratoma | b. | keratosis pilaris | c. | hyperkeratosis | d. | psoriasis |
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Blocked follicles cause _________.
a. | hyperkeratosis | b. | keratoma | c. | psoriasis | d. | keratosis
pilaris |
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Hypertrophy is _________.
a. | a deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat
glands | b. | the term used to refer to an inflammatory condition of
the skin | c. | a chronic excessive perspiration caused by heat,
genetics, stress, or medications | d. | abnormal growth in
skin |
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What is true of psoriasis?
a. | It is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows,
knees, chest, and lower back. | b. | It results from
sun damage. | c. | It is usually red
and bumpy and found on the cheeks, upper arms, or thighs. | d. | It results in the eruption of red
vesicles. |
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What is a verruca?
a. | A fungal infection that produces symptoms of thick,
brittle, discolored nails. | b. | A bacterial
infection of the skin that often occurs in children. | c. | A fungus also known as ringworm. | d. | Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a
virus. |
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Small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that
look like flaps are called _________.
a. | lesions | b. | skin tags | c. | moles | d. | keratomas |
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What does hyperkeratosis refer to?
a. | The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of
keratinocytes | b. | A malformation of
the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries | c. | The over production of pigment | d. | An acquired thickened patch of
epidermis |
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A brownish spot on the skin that might range in
color from tan to bluish black is a _________.
a. | keratoma | b. | papule | c. | mole | d. | pustule |
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The condition herpes zoster presents with which
symptoms?
a. | Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with
bacteria | b. | Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a
ring or line | c. | Inflammation, dry
or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness | d. | Singly or
clustered warts that are flesh colored, brown or black |
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Someone with impetigo likely has
_________.
a. | white, brown, or salmon-colored flaky
patches | b. | thick, brittle, and discolored
nails | c. | clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with
bacteria | d. | a vesicle or group of vesicles on a red, swollen
base |
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What would be a symptom of someone who had herpes
simplex virus 1?
a. | Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a
ring or line | b. | Blisters that
usually appear on the lips or nostrils | c. | Clusters of small
blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria | d. | Thick, brittle,
discolored nails |
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What statement is true of
conjunctivitis?
a. | It is also known as pink eye. | b. | It is also known as pityriasis versicolor. | c. | It is caused by exposure to the sun. | d. | It is caused by blocked follicles. |
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What statement is true of tinea
corporis?
a. | It produces symptoms of thick, brittle, discolored
nails. | b. | It is a skin irritation that spreads into a circular
infection that is red and scaly. | c. | It is
characterized by blisters that usually appear on the lips or nostrils. | d. | It is a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a
virus. |
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Which condition can be contagious?
a. | Keratosis pilaris | b. | Tinea versicolor | c. | Skin
tag | d. | Verruca |
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Steatomas usually appear on the
_________.
a. | arms, legs, and torso | b. | shoulders, back, and chest | c. | face, neck, and chest | d. | scalp, neck, and
back |
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Pseudofolliculitis is _________.
a. | a medical term for persistent
itching | b. | a sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum | c. | a condition also known as razor bumps that resembles
folliculitis without the pus or infection | d. | swelling from a
fluid imbalance in the cells |
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Hyperhidrosis is _________.
a. | an inflammatory skin condition caused by exposure and
direct skin contact to allergens | b. | a chronic
inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and
blemishes | c. | excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics,
medications, or medical conditions | d. | swelling from a
fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury, infection, or
medication |
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Anhidrosis is _________.
a. | foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on
the feet | b. | chronic excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics,
stress, or medications | c. | a deficiency in
perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands | d. | excessive
perspiration due to an underlying medical condition |
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What is miliaria rubra?
a. | A localized inflammatory reaction caused by exposure to
caustic irritants | b. | An acute
inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands | c. | An inflammatory,
painful, itching disease of the skin | d. | An abnormal
secretion from the sebaceous glands |
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A physician who treats disorders and diseases of
the skin is known as a(n) _________.
a. | esthetician | b. | hematologist | c. | pediatrician | d. | dermatologist |
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Lesions in the early stages of development or
change are known as _________ lesions.
a. | primary | b. | vascular | c. | tertiary | d. | secondary |
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Vascular lesions are a condition of the _________
system.
a. | nervous | b. | circulatory | c. | endocrine | d. | respiratory |
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Depressions in the skin characterize _________
lesions.
a. | primary | b. | secondary | c. | tertiary | d. | vascular |
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What characterizes primary lesions?
a. | Depressions in the skin | b. | A pile of material on the skin surface | c. | Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color | d. | Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white
papules |
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A lesion is _________.
a. | a malformation of the skin from abnormal
pigmentation | b. | a structural
change in the tissue caused by damage or injury | c. | a tiny round or
oval pigmented area of skin on an area exposed to the sun | d. | an inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous
glands |
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Squamous cell carcinoma is defined as
_________.
a. | a sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum | b. | a condition characterized by red or pink scaly papules
or nodules | c. | a condition
characterized by sores, reddish patches | d. | a small epidermal
cyst that appears as firm white papules |
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In order to detect cancerous lesions, it is
advisable to visit a physician _________.
a. | once every six months | b. | once a year | c. | once every other
year | d. | once every three to five
years |
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Black or dark patches on the skin that are usually
uneven in texture, jagged, or raised characterizes the condition known as _________.
a. | melasma | b. | malignant melanoma | c. | basal cell
carcinoma | d. | squamous cell
carcinoma |
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Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that
feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage are called _________.
a. | ephelides | b. | actinic keratoses | c. | comedones | d. | lentigines |
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What is a defining characteristic of grade III
acne?
a. | Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and
pustules | b. | Many close comedones and more open
comedones | c. | Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and
inflammation | d. | Minor breakouts,
mostly open comedones |
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Steatoma is _________.
a. | an inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the
skin | b. | a sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum | c. | a chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous
glands | d. | a vascular lesion that is an abnormally
dilated |
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Sebaceous filaments are often found on the
_________.
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Cystic acne is grade _________ acne.
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Adrenaline helps the body to
_________.
a. | digest food | b. | cope with stressful events | c. | fall asleep | d. | regulate its
temperature |
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Acne is a condition which _________.
a. | only occurs during a person's teenage years
is | b. | usually caused by environmental
conditions | c. | is a disorder of
the sebaceous glands. | d. | is a disorder of
the sudoriferous glands. |
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What are sebaceous filaments?
a. | A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris
inside follicles | b. | Mainly small,
solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter | c. | Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white
papules | d. | Vascular lesions that are abnormally
dilated |
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What is characteristic of grade I
acne?
a. | Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and
inflammation from tissue damage | b. | Minor breakouts,
mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules | c. | Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and
pustules | d. | Many close comedones, more open comedones, and
occasional papules and pustules |
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Grade II acne is characterized by
_________.
a. | redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and
pustules | b. | cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and
inflammation from tissue damage | c. | many closed
comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules | d. | minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few
papules |
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A small elevation on the skin that contains fluid
but may develop into a pustule is a _________.
a. | pilosebaceous unit | b. | papule | c. | cyst | d. | pustule |
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What characterizes retention
hyperkeratosis?
a. | Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the
face | b. | Dark welts on the face and
eyes | c. | Dead skin cells building up from not
shedding | d. | Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white
papules |
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An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center
containing pus is known as a _________.
a. | cyst | b. | comedo | c. | milium | d. | pustule |
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What characterizes the condition known as
acne?
a. | White irregular patches of
skin | b. | Excess sebum production | c. | Inflammation, dry or oily crusting, and itchiness | d. | Groups of red blisters that form a rash in a ring or
line |
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What is true of seborrhea?
a. | It involves benign lesions frequently seen in oilier
areas of the face. | b. | It is an abnormal
secretion from the sebaceous gland. | c. | It is acute or
chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions. | d. | It is a chronic,
relapsing form of dermatitis. |
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What is true of sebaceous
hyperplasia?
a. | It is a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused
by a virus. | b. | It is
characterized by whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the
skin. | c. | It results in the eruption of red vesicles and burning,
itching skin. | d. | It is described as
doughnut-shaped with an indention in the center. |
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What is true of varicose veins?
a. | They are whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead
cells under the skin. | b. | They are often
yellow or flesh-colored. | c. | They are sometimes
treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into the vein. | d. | They are a cosmetic irregularity that do not need medical
treatment. |
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What is characteristic of the condition known as
rosacea?
a. | Groups of red blisters that form a rash in the shape of
a ring or line | b. | Red patches
covered with white-silver scales | c. | Inflammation, dry
or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness | d. | Visible vessels
and skin sensitivity |
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What is true of telangiectasia?
a. | It is visible vascularity that is abnormally dilated and
twisted veins. | b. | It is
characterized by visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face. | c. | It involves benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the
face. | d. | It is characterized by small epidermal cysts that appear
as firm white papules. |
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Pityriasis
versicolor is also known as _________. a. | leukoderma | b. | tinea versicolor | c. | vitiligo | d. | albinism |
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The largest
external cause of pigmentation disorders is _________. a. | a diet low in protein | b. | a diet high in fat | c. | smoking | d. | sun
exposure |
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A small, flat colored spot on the skin is known as
_________.
a. | lentigo | b. | a macule | c. | a
nevus | d. | fissure |
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Which of the following is an example of
macules?
a. | White patches | b. | Lentigines | c. | Freckles | d. | Birthmarks |
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A malformation of the skin from abnormal
pigmentation or dilated capillaries is known as _________.
a. | a macule | b. | lentigo | c. | sunburn | d. | a
nevus |
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What most closely resembles a
freckle?
a. | Keratoma | b. | Skin tag | c. | Lentigo | d. | Nevus |
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The fungal condition that inhibits melanin
production is called _________.
a. | leukoderma | b. | albinism | c. | tinea
versicolor | d. | vitiligo |
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What is a symptom of vitiligo?
a. | Extreme redness and dilation of blood
vessels | b. | Red patches covered with white-silver
scales | c. | White, irregular patches of skin that are totally
lacking pigment | d. | Flat, nonpalpable
changes in skin color formed by fluid in a cavity |
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The rare genetic condition that is characterized by
the lack of melanin pigment in the body is known as _________.
a. | vitiligo | b. | albinism | c. | leukoderma | d. | tinea
versicolor |
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What is true of a tan?
a. | It can result from a type of hormonal hyperpigmentation
disorder caused by pregnancy. | b. | It is a
malformation of the skin from dilated capillaries. | c. | It is caused by exposure to the sun. | d. | It is a skin condition caused by actinic
bronzing. |
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What characterizes tinea versicolor?
a. | White irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking
pigment | b. | White, brown, or salmon-colored flaky patches from the
yeast of the skin | c. | Clusters of small
blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria | d. | Inflammation, dry
or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness |
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Hyperpigmentation is a condition that describes
_________.
a. | a pigmented nevus | b. | a change in pigmentation due to melanin production | c. | an overproduction of pigment | d. | a lack of pigment |
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Leukoderma is a condition that is defined by
_________.
a. | a pigmented nevus | b. | the loss of pigmentation | c. | a malformation of
the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries | d. | the overproduction of pigment |
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Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes is
a condition called _________.
a. | leukoderma | b. | vitiligo | c. | hypopigmentation | d. | melasma |
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Allergic contact dermatitis is most frequently
caused by _________ dye.
a. | green | b. | yellow | c. | blue | d. | red |
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The itchy feeling that often accompanies contact
dermatitis is caused by _________.
a. | histamines | b. | eczema | c. | psoriasis | d. | keratosis |
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What characterizes eczema?
a. | An inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or
itchiness | b. | An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the
skin | c. | Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a
ring or line | d. | A chronic,
relapsing form of dermatitis |
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What characterizes seborrheic
dermatitis?
a. | Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with
bacteria | b. | Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or
itchiness | c. | Red patches covered with white-silver
scales | d. | Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin
color |
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The inflammatory skin condition that is caused by
exposure and direct skin contact to allergens is _________.
a. | atopic dermatitis | b. | allergic contact dermatitis | c. | eczema | d. | irritant contact
dermatitis |
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What is atopic dermatitis?
a. | An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the
skin | b. | An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat
glands | c. | A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous
glands | d. | A chronic, relapsing form of
dermatitis |
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Dermatitis is best defined as
_________.
a. | an inflammatory condition of the
skin | b. | an overproduction of pigment | c. | an inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous
glands | d. | a structural change in the tissues caused by damage or
injury |
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Estheticians who work with clients with a
dermatological condition should _________.
a. | not continue with a service if they are in
doubt | b. | never let their clients know if they are unsure how to
treat them | c. | post an anonymous
picture of a client's condition on social media in order to get advice from the community of
estheticians | d. | never discuss a
potentially embarrassing skin condition with clients |
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Estheticians can provide clients who have skin
disorders help in each of the following ways EXCEPT _________.
a. | referring a client to a medical
professional | b. | diagnosing the
medical condition for the client | c. | helping a
client's emotional well-being | d. | stopping a service
that might be harmful |
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All of the following people may diagnose rosacea
EXCEPT _________.
a. | a physician | b. | a dermatologist | c. | an
esthetician | d. | a nurse
practitioner |
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Disorders of the skin are _________.
a. | rarely genetic | b. | almost always contagious | c. | cannot be treated
by estheticians | d. | difficult to
categorize |
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Someone who would be most likely to work in
conjunction with an esthetician in treating someone with hyperpigmentation is
_________.
a. | a dermatologist | b. | a cardiologist | c. | a
radiologist | d. | an
epidemiologist |
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One indication that a mole might be cancerous is
that it _________.
a. | is perfectly symmetrical in
shape | b. | has rounded edges | c. | is growing larger on one side than another | d. | is growing smaller |
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What diameter indicates melanoma?
a. | At least as large as a pencil
point | b. | At least as large as a pencil
eraser | c. | At least as large as a bottle
cap | d. | At least as large as a
quarter |
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Melanoma's color is usually
_________.
a. | lighter than the rest of the skin
tone | b. | bright red | c. | pink | d. | dark |
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77.
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What does the border of a mole that might be
cancerous look like?
a. | Red | b. | Black | c. | Irregular | d. | Consistent |
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects
_________ in their childbearing years.
a. | 1 in 2 women | b. | 1 in 5 women | c. | 1 in 10
women | d. | 1 in 20 women |
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What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can
help with?
a. | Couperose | b. | Acne | c. | Rosacea | d. | Cysts |
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PCOS does NOT typically include _________ among its
symptoms.
a. | hair growth | b. | sleeplessness | c. | hair
loss | d. | acne |
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PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is NOT
_________.
a. | a condition that only affects
women | b. | treatable by estheticians | c. | curable | d. | a genetic
condition |
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82.
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Alcohol consumption might be limited for a client
with _________.
a. | melanoma | b. | varicose veins | c. | telangiectasia | d. | rosacea |
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Someone with rosacea should
_________.
a. | avoid caffeine | b. | go out in the sun often | c. | spend time in a
steam room | d. | avoid high
frequency treatments |
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What is true of couperose skin?
a. | It is another word for
rosacea. | b. | It is not a medical
condition. | c. | It is caused by
varicose veins. | d. | It is highly
contagious. |
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An esthetician might be able to help a client to
treat symptoms connected with _________.
a. | varicose veins | b. | couperose | c. | rosacea | d. | telangiectasia |
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Sclerotherapy is used to treat
_________.
a. | varicose veins | b. | couperose | c. | rosacea | d. | telangiectasia |
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What is the scientific term for a
wart?
a. | Tinea | b. | Verruca | c. | Herpes | d. | Impetigo |
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What is a medical condition that would prevent
treatment by an esthetician?
a. | Tinea | b. | Ringworm | c. | Verruca | d. | Active herpes
lesions |
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A client's nails would be brittle if they had
_________.
a. | verruca | b. | impetigo | c. | onychomycosis | d. | tinea |
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What is the disorder in which a person picks at
their skin compulsively?
a. | Dermatillomania | b. | Body dysmorphic disorder | c. | Impetigo | d. | Onychomycosis |
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Clients who are consistently unhappy with their
treatment, no matter how successful, might have _________.
a. | body dysmorphic disorder | b. | impetigo | c. | onychomycosis | d. | dermatillomania |
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