Quiz
Match each definition (left column) with its corresponding term (right column). Not all terms will be used.
1. | The largest organ of the body | A. keratolytic |
2. | An acute, diffuse, spreading infection involving the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and sometimes the muscle | B. actinic keratosis |
3. | A pus-generating, contagious skin infection that is usually caused by staphylococci or streptococci | C. minoxidil |
4. | An infestation with lice | D. Accutane |
5. | A contagious disease caused by the itch mite | E. acyclovir |
6. | The layer of skin that contains blood and lymphatic vessels, nerves and nerve endings, glands, and hair follicles | F. lindane |
7. | A fungal skin disease also known as ringworm | G. antifungal |
8. | A type of drug that promotes loosening and shedding of the outer layer of the skin; used to treat acne. | H. cellulitis |
9. | Another name for a boil | I. scabies |
10. | Drug used to treat the infestations mentioned in #4 and #5 | J. pediculosis |
11. | Hair growth drug that is applied topically | K. tinea |
12. | Trade name for an anti-acne drug that is rated pregnancy category X | L. skin |
13. | Generic name for antiviral drug used to treat herpes simplex types 1 and 2 | M. epidermis |
14. | Clotrimazole and miconazole are ________ drugs. | N. dermis |
15. | A slowly developing, localized thickening of the outer layers of the skin caused by long-term exposure to the sun | O. impetigo |
P. furuncle | ||
Q. carbuncle |
Answers
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2. H
3. O
4. J
5. I
6. N
7. K
8. A
9. P
10. F
11. C
12. D
13. E
14. G
15. B