The Following Is Dr

question 22

Multiple Choice

The following is Dr. Hernandez's differential diagnosis for her patient, who has a rash and has developed difficulty with her toenails. DDx:
1) Rash: Plaque psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis.
2) Onycholysis: Psoriatic vs. onychomycosis.
Which of the following is NOT true?

• A) The patient is losing her nail.
• B) The patient may have a fungal condition of the nail.
• C) The rash may be an unusual inflammation of the skin.
• D) The rash may be an unusual inflammation of the skin caused by the discharge of oil.
• E) The rash may be caused by fungus.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The major bundle of nerves running down from the brain through the spinal column, transmitting nerve signals between the brain and the body.

Sensory Information

Data received by sensory receptors that inform an organism about its environment or internal condition.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain involved in complex cognitive processes like thinking, perception, and decision-making.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain that includes the cerebrum and structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in complex behavioral and cognitive processes.