Read the following excerpt from a consult note: The physical exam showed erythematous, xerotic patches in his flexural creases of his elbows and knees as well as the extensor surface of his legs. He has numerous hemorrhagic crusts and vesicles, along with scattered excoriations and erosions. The rest of the exam was unremarkable except mild scalp alopecia.
According to the excerpt, which of the following is NOT true?
A) The patient has dried substance and blisters on his skin.
B) The patient has mild baldness.
C) The patient has scattered scratches.
D) The patient's skin looks white.
E) The physical exam showed red, dry patches on his elbows and knees.

Question

Read the following excerpt from a consult note: The physical exam showed erythematous, xerotic patches in his flexural creases of his elbows and knees as well as the extensor surface of his legs. He has numerous hemorrhagic crusts and vesicles, along with scattered excoriations and erosions. The rest of the exam was unremarkable except mild scalp alopecia.
According to the excerpt, which of the following is NOT true?
A) The patient has dried substance and blisters on his skin.
B) The patient has mild baldness.
C) The patient has scattered scratches.
D) The patient's skin looks white.
E) The physical exam showed red, dry patches on his elbows and knees.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Albinism is a lack of pigment in skin that causes the patient to look white. This condition was not found on the physical exam.

Read the Following Excerpt from a Consult Note: the Physical