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londonang

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Actinic dermatitis is caused by exposure to:
 
  A) radiant energy.
  B) chemicals.
  C) heat.
  D) tuberculosis.

Question 2

Onychomycosis can be defined as:
 
  A) inflammation of the nail.
  B) a fungal nail infection.
  C) an infection of the marginal structures around the nail.
  D) pertaining to below the nail.



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct. Radiant energy, such as the sun or x-rays, can cause actinic dermatitis.
B) Exposure to chemicals does not cause actinic dermatitis.
C) Exposure to heat does not cause actinic dermatitis.
D) Tuberculosis does not cause actinic dermatitis.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Onychia an inflammation of the nail bed.
B) Correct. The root myc in the term indicates a fungal infection.
C) Paronychia is an infection of the marginal structures around the nail.
D) Subungual means pertaining to below the nail.



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