Alan Is a 48-Year-Old Man Who Is Concerned About a Skin

question 15

Multiple Choice

Alan is a 48-year-old man who is concerned about a skin lesion on his back. The lesion is determined to be a nevus (mole) . Which of the following findings indicates a need for further evaluation?

• A) Skin-colored nevus, lacking dark pigmentation
• B) Variations in color within the nevus
• C) Very dark coloration
• D) Size greater than 2 mm diameter

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Definitions:

Drupe

A simple, fleshy fruit in which the inner wall of the fruit is a hard stone (e.g., peach, cherry).

Berry

A simple, fleshy fruit in which the fruit wall is soft throughout (e.g., tomato, banana, grape).

Intramuscular Administration

The injection of a medication directly into a muscle, allowing the drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly.