Sun induced skin diseases By Alaina darby

What is the most common acute consequence of UVR exposure? Sunburn Skin cancer Systemic lupus erythematosus Photodermatoses A

Which of the following is the most damaging wavelength of light and is most likely to lead to cancer? 250 nm 350 nm 450 nm 550 nm B… UVA

Which of the following would be least likely to reach the earth? 250 nm 350 nm 450 nm 550 nm A… UVC

Which of the following helps with the absorption of calcium? UVA UVB UVC Visible light B… vitamin D synthesis

Which of the following may cause immunosuppression and DNA damage? UVA UVB UVC Visible light A

Which of the following is least likely to cause adverse effects? UVA UVB UVC Visible light D

Sunblock should be most concerned with preventing penetration of which of these? UVA UVB UVC Visible light A

Which of the following is the primary form of tanning bed radiation? UVA UVB UVC Visible light A

Which of the following is not caused by tanning beds? Cataracts Squamous cell carcinoma Melanoma Vitamin D synthesis D

Which of the following may cause sunburn through car windows? UVA UVB UVC Visible light A

Which of the following reflects the least amount of UVR? Fresh snow White surfaces Water Sand C

Which of the following is caused acutely by inflammation and DNA damage? Photodermatoses Skin cancer Suntan Sunburn D

Which of the following is caused by increase in melanin production? Photodermatoses Skin cancer Suntan Sunburn C

Which of the following can be protective? Photodermatoses Skin cancer Suntan Sunburn C

Which of the following is classified as either photoallergy or phototoxicity? Photodermatoses Skin cancer Suntan Sunburn A

Which of the following is often drug-related? Photodermatoses Skin cancer Suntan Sunburn A

Which of the following would be most characterized by an asymmetrical area of hyperpigmented skin? Photodermatoses Skin cancer Suntan Sunburn B

Which of the following characterizes photoallergy? Occurs with first exposure Dose-related Non-immunologic Often manifests as bullae and vesicles D

Which of the following is not a medication or group of medications that often cause phototoxicity? Isotretinoin Sulfonylureas Antibiotics Corticosteroids D

What is a common component of medications that cause phototoxicity? Acetyl group Sulfa group Carbonyl group Benzyl group B

Which of the following is the most common type of skin cancer? Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma Basal cell carcinoma Merkel cell carcinoma C

The risk of which of the following would be most increased with 4 blistering burns at ages 14, 16, 17, and 18? Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma Basal cell carcinoma Merkel cell carcinoma B

Which of the following has the highest risk of spreading and causing death? Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma Basal cell carcinoma Merkel cell carcinoma B

Which of the following is most increased with childhood sunburns but not recurrent sun exposure later in life? Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma Basal cell carcinoma Merkel cell carcinoma C

Which of the following is not properly matched? A – asymmetry B – border C – color D – dark E - evolution D

What would not increase risk of skin cancer? Mother with skin cancer Light complexion Previous removal of a mole Freckles C

Which of the following television/movie icons would have the highest risk of skin cancer? B. C. D. A

Which of the following is defined as the minimum UVR dose that produces redness in a single exposure? UVR SPF MED FDA C

Which of the following is a ratio of the time to reddening of protected skin vs unprotected skin? UVR SPF MED FDA B

Which of the following is not a requirement of broad spectrum? UVA protection UVB protection SPF > 15 Labeled “reduce risk of skin cancer and skin aging” D

Which of the following works by reflecting and scattering UVR? PABA Titanium dioxide Benzophenones Dibenzoylmethanes B

Which of the following is not a benzophenone? Oxybenzone Dioxybenxone Avobenzone sulisobenzone C

Which of the following is not a correct method of sunscreen application? ½ tsp to neck and face 20 minutes before sun exposure Reapply every 2 hours Use of SPF lip balm C

Which of the following is most likely to cause contact dermatitis? Oxybenzone Dioxybenxone Avobenzone sulisobenzone A... Also PABA

Which would be the best sun protection for a child that is 5 months old? Sunscreen with SPF 50 Sunscreen with SPF 80 Hat, sunglasses, long clothing Sunscreen application every 15 minutes C

Which of the following should have sunscreen use restricted? Pregnant 80 years old 4 months old Breast feeding C

Which of the following do not typically cause hyperpigmentation? Antiarrhythmics Antihyperglycemics Anticonvulsants Hormone replacements B

What is the best method of preventing hyperpigmentation? Start hydroquinone Avoid sun exposure Physical exfoliation Chemical exfoliation B

What is the best method of treating hyperpigmentation due to amiodarone? Start hydroquinone Start glycolic acid Stop amiodarone Start tretinoin c

Who could self-treat his hyperpigmentation? 38 yo with hyperpigmented lesions that have an abnormal border 13 yo with hyperpigmented lesions on his elbow 16 yo with hyperpigmented lesions from acantha nigricans 81 yo with hyperpigmented lesions from amiodarone B

What is not a presentation of photoaging? Enlarged pores Wrinkles Blue tinged skin Spider veins C

Which of the following does not increase risk of photoaging? Family history Smoking Drinking alcohol UVR exposure