ACS: Geriatrics & Skin Lesions Flashcards
Lens elasticity… Causing farsightedness
Presbyopia
Irreversible, painless, central field vision loss
Macular degeneration
Tear of tunica intima
FAST
Stroke
Pale, thin skin, smokers
Arterial insufficiency
Rubor, stasis dermatitis
Venous insufficiency
What blood values STAY THE SAME with age?
Blood glucose
Blood calcium
WBCs
What blood values INCREASE with age?
Fat
ESR
Residual volume
Flat lesion
Manuel
Raised/solid
Papule
Raised/serous
Vehicle
Raised/pus
Pustule
Flat
Large
Ex. Mongolian
Birthmark
Raised/solid
Large
Ex. Arthritis
Nodule
Raised/serous
Large
Ex. Pemphigus
Bullies
Raised/pus
Large
Ex. Boil
Fur uncle
Waxy, pearly, infuriated, rodent ulcer
MC Skin CA
Basal cell carcinoma
Irregular, flaky
Acidosis keratosis
Skin CA
Squamous cell carcinoma
Pigmented, multicolor
MOST invasive skin CA
Melanoma
Acitinic keratosis (yellow) Leukoplakia (white) What type of lesions...?
Pre-cancerous
Irritated hair follicles (groin, neck)
Folliculitis