Nail Diseases Quiz

What is a common symptom of fungal nail infections?

• Nail thickening

• Nail becoming more flexible

• Quick nail growth

• Nail becoming transparent

Which part of the nail does psoriasis most commonly affect?

• Nail bed

• Nail matrix

• Nail plate

• Cuticle

What is the primary cause of acute paronychia?

• Bacterial infection

• Fungal infection

• Viral infection

• Injury

Onycholysis is best described as:

• Nail thickening

• Nail discoloration

• Nail detachment

• Nail shortening

Nail pitting is most commonly associated with which condition?

• Fungal nail infections

• Psoriasis

• Paronychia

• Onycholysis

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of fungal nail infections?

• Yellow streaks in the nail

• White spots on the nail surface

• Bleeding under the nails

• Nails becoming brittle

How can psoriasis of the nails be differentiated from fungal nail infections?

• By the presence of nail pitting

• By the color of the nail

• By the speed of nail growth

• By the thickness of the nail

What is a common treatment for paronychia?

• Antifungal medication

• Antibiotics

• Nail removal

• Steroid injections

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing onycholysis?

• Frequent hand washing

• Exposure to sunlight

• Wearing tight shoes

• Nail biting

Nail pitting can be described as:

• Horizontal lines across the nails

• Small depressions in the nail surface

• White spots on the nails

• Separation of the nail from the nail bed