- Contact dermatitis is caused by
(a) pollen.
(b) sunlight.
(c) plants.
(d) none of the above. - First-degree burns affect only the epidermis of skin.
(a) True
(b) False - Podophyllum resin is used to remove venereal warts.
(a) True
(b) False - Absorption of topical glucocorticoids is greater at the
(a) axilla.
(b) feet.
(c) eyelids.
(d) all of the above. - A patient who has burns over 36% of his body may have a burned right
leg and right arm
(a) True
(b) False - A wound that appears red, swollen, and has purulent drainage (pus) and
persistent pain is said to be
(a) infected.
(b) healed.
(c) starting to heal.
(d) nearly healed. - The patient has little control over acne vulgaris.
(a) True
(b) False - Second-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis and may also
damage underlying nerve, bones, muscles, and tendons.
(a) True
(b) False
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