Associated Clinical Sciences Part II Flashcards
What is Lichenification?
Rough and thick skin due to constant scratching of chronic dermatitis
Lichen Planus Description
Fine, inconspicuous scales
Nummular Eczema lesion description
- coin-shaped*, ring , or annular lesionthat forms patches and oozes and crust over
- Nummular means “coin shaped”
Paronychia definition
Infection where the nail and skin meet at the side
Pemphigus Vulgaris Description
Potentially life-threatening condition exhibiting bulla (blisters) on the skin
Name of Lesion caused by Pityriasis Rosea
Herald Patch
Psoriasis Description
Silver scales on extensor surfaces of knees and elbows
Scabies description
Transmissable (whirlpool) infection caused by mites and characterized by group vesicles and superficial linea furrows in the groin
Seborrheic Dermatitis description
Dandruff, similar to cradle cap in newborns
Urticaria description
Hives described as wheal
Difference between Vitiligo and Albinism
Vitiligo happens after birth due to auto-immune condition
M/C Skin cancer
Basal Cell
Most invasive skin cancer
Melanoma (multicolored*)
Squamous cell description
Irregular and flaky
Actinic Keratosis Can lead to ___
Cquamous cell carcinoma
-It’s a premalignant condition caused by repetitive sun exposure
Attention seeking, aggressive, seductive
Hysterical aka Histrionic
Admiration for self, nobody else is important
Narcissism
Inrtoverted and withdrawn, emotionally cold and distant
Schizoid
Refusal to perceive unpleasant realities
Denial
Act of assigning a feeling or belief to another person
Projection
Reversion to a less developmentally mature stage
Regression
Redirecting ones feelings from one person to another
Transference
Psychological Conflicts take on a physical form and no organic evidence exists
Somatoform Disorders
Loss or change of physical function caused by psychological effect, often after trauma.
Conversion hysteria AKA Conversion reaction
Severe fluctuation of mood or personality
Affective disorder
Assoc. w/ delirium tremors and folate deficiency
Alcoholism
Restriction of calories and amenorrhea
Anorexia
Bipolar Disorder: How long is the manic episode and depressive phase?
3 months/ 6-9 months
Associated with muscle inhibition
Catatonia
Mild chronic depression, occur most of the time for 2 years (Like pt. has a cloud over their head)
Dysthymic disorded
Delusions, paranoia, socially withdrawn, bizarre behavoir
Schizophrenia
21 question multiple choice self report inventory
Beck test/ Beck depression inventory
A satisfying reinforcement strengthens the behavior
Operant Conditioning
A form of desensitization for the treatment of phobias
Flooding
MEthod of IQ testing
Wechsler Scale
ID
Basic Instincts
Ego
Reality and control
Superego
Guilt and consciousness
Acetaminophen example and sequelae
Tylenol
Liver damage
Acyclovir use
Antiviral (Herpes)
Allopurinol use
Decrease Xanthan oxidase Activity
Chronic Gout
Barbituates use
Tx Respiratory Depression
Benzodiazepine use
Muscle Relaxant
Chlorprozamine use
Tx Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
Colchicine use
Tx Acute Symptomatic gout
Overdose of ___ can cause a heart block
Digitalis
EDTA use
Best way to remove lead from blood chelation therapy
Emetic use
Makes you vomit
Gastric Lavage use
Removal of stomach contents via a pump followed by a saline rinse
Haldol use (haloperidol)
Control motor tics and verbal tics with tourettes
Lead poisining cause what?
Basophilic stippiling of RBCs
Lithium use
Tx bipolarity that produces tremors
