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What are scabicides and insecticides used to treat?

A
parasitic infestations
B
fungal infections
C
hair loss
D
pruritus
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Acne rosacea✔ Acne vulgarisPruritus

A
Acne rosacea
B
✔ Acne vulgaris
C
Pruritus
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A patient has a rash that is being treated with antihistamines. How do antihistamines help the rash?

A
prevent the spread of infection
B
inhibit the allergens that cause itching
C
stop the proliferation of skin cells
D
increase circulation to the rash
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What types of medications are used to treat pain on the skin?

A
vasodilators
B
topical anesthetics
C
topical corticosteroids
D
retinoid
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Why are lice infestations treated with insecticide?

A
Insecticide kills the parasite.
B
Insecticide keeps the fungus from growing.
C
Insecticide prevents reactivation of the virus.
D
Insecticide inhibits the bacteria.
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What is tinea?

A
fungal infection of the skin, scalp or nails
B
treatment for bacterial infections
C
vaccine used to prevent viral infections
D
medical term for itchiness
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What is pruritus and how can it be treated?

A
pain; treated with anesthetic drugs
B
fungal infection; treated with antifungals
C
itching; treated with antihistamines
D
hair loss; treated with vasodilators
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A patient is diagnosed with alopecia. Why does a vasodilator help?

A
inhibits cell growth
B
decreases skin cell proliferation
C
increases blood flow to the scalp
D
reduces infection
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What do alopecia and tinea capitis have in common?

A
Both are caused by bacterial infections at the scalp.
B
Both affect the scalp and can result in hair loss.
C
Both are treated with antifungals.
D
Both are treated with vasodilators.
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acne rosacea✔ psoriasishuman papillomavirusalopecia

A
acne rosacea
B
✔ psoriasis
C
human papillomavirus
D
alopecia
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What is the best description of scabies and its treatment?

A
parasitic infestation treated with scabicides
B
fungal infection treated with antifungal drugs
C
viral infection prevented by a vaccine
D
skin condition treated with retinoid drugs
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How is a shingles rash different than a rash caused by allergies? Check all that apply.Shingles is caused by a viral infection.Shingles can be treated with antihistamines.Rashes caused by allergies are not painful.Rashes caused by allergies cannot be prevented by a vaccine.

A
Shingles is caused by a viral infection.
B
Shingles can be treated with antihistamines.
C
Rashes caused by allergies are not painful.
D
Rashes caused by allergies cannot be prevented by a vaccine.
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How is acne vulgaris different from acne rosacea?

A
Only acne vulgaris results in pimples.
B
Only acne vulgaris is caused by an infection.
C
Only acne vulgaris is treated by antibiotics.
D
Only acne vulgaris is treated with coal tar.
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The hypodermis is the layer of skin.:base
When a topical medication is applied, it contacts the cells first.:epidermis

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