CHAPTER 10 NAIL DISORDERS AND DISEASES-Archer

Front

Which of the following is an infectious nail condition? onychocryptosis, nail psoriasis, onycholysis, onychomycosis

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onychomycosis

Front

Which type of nail has a noticeably thin, white nail plate, and is more flexible than a normal nail?

Back

Eggshell

Front

Excessive use of _____ can cause onychorrhexis.

Back

cuticle removers

Front

Moriah has a nail deformity. The general term for her condition is _____

Back

onychosis

Front

Redness, pain, and swelling are best described as signs of a(n) _____.

Back

infection

Front

The disorder in which the edges of the nail plate curl around to form a sharp cone at the free edge is called _____.

Back

trumpet nail

Front

Melanocytes are _____.

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pigment cells

Front

Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shredding of the natural nail plate is known as _____

Back

onychia

Front

Severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate is called _____.

Back

pyogenic granuloma

Front

Clients with skin or nails that are infected, inflamed, or swollen should be referred to a(n) _____.

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physician