Blisters Flashcards

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1
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what is the difference between a vesicle and a bulla

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  • diameter
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2
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what distinguishes erosion from ulcer

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  • depth
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3
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what is the name for a small blister

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  • vesicle
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4
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what is the name for a large blister

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  • bulla
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5
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what is the name for when blisters unroof

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  • erosion
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6
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what is the name for dried transudate

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  • crust
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7
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what does acral mean

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  • on distal extremities - hands and feet
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8
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what does arcuate mean

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  • in an arc or curve
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9
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what does dermatomal mean

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  • follows distribution of sensory nerve
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10
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what does intertriginous mean

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  • in the body’s folds
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11
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what does linear mean

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  • straight line
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12
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_____ is caused by an eruption of latent varicella zoster virus

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  • herpes zoster
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13
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group vesicles on an erythematous base are typical of

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  • herpes zoster
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14
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herpes zoster is usually preceded by

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  • pain or burning
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15
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shingles in the immunocompetent versus HSV

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  • shingles occurs once - HSV recurs
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16
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treatment for shingles

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  • acyclovir - valacylovir
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17
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clues to diagnosis of shingles

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  • dermatomal eruption - unilateral distribution
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18
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grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on the chin and lip are most likely

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  • herpes simplex
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19
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what do the vesicles of herpes simplex look like

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  • pustular
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20
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HSV1 favors what regions

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  • mouth and nose
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21
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HSV2 favors what regions

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  • genitalia - buttock - thighs
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22
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perianal erosions or ulcerations in the immunosuppressed patients are usually _____

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  • herpes simplex
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23
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recurrent ulcers on buttocks or genitals are _____ until proven otherwise

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  • HSV
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24
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what is herpetic whitlow

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  • form of herpes on the finger
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25
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what is Tzanck prep problems

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  • scrape and microscopic exam - can’t differentiate VZV from HSV
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26
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viral culture for HSV can be performed when ____ is present

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  • fluid
27
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_____ can differentiate HSV 1 and 2 as well as VZV

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  • direct fluorescent antibody test
28
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_________ determines past exposure but may not directly relate to clinical findings

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  • HSV antibody detection
29
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_________ is a rapid and sensitive diagnostic test that differentiates HSV1, HSV2, and VZV and is the initial test of choice at UNC

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  • fluid swab
30
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treatment for HSV

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  • acyclovir
31
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why don’t we use famciclovir or valacyclovir for HSV treatment their benefit

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  • more expensive - easier dosing
32
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what presents as very pruritic vesiculopapules on the palms, soles, and sides of the fingers

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  • dyshidrotic eczema
33
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after healing, dyshidrotic eczema leave behind a mark with a _______ color called ________

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  • mahogany color - post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
34
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mainstay of treatment of dyshidrotic eczema

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  • potent topical steroids
35
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what conditions have vesicles located on the dorsal foot

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  • contact dermatitis - insect bites
36
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what conditions have vesicles located on the sides of feet and toes

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  • dyshidrotic eczema
37
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what conditions have vesicles located on the soles

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  • tinea pedis
38
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what conditions have vesicles located on the balls, heels of foot

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  • friction blisters
39
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what conditions have vesicles located on the mouth/nose/eyes

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  • HSV - bullae impetigo
40
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what conditions have vesicles located on the chest and back in a dermatomal pattern

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  • VZV
41
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what conditions have vesicles located on the fingers

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  • dyshidrotic eczema - contact dermatitis - herpetic whitlow
42
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what conditions have vesicles located on the arms and legs

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  • contact dermatitis
43
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what conditions have vesicles located on the genitalia with a bathing suit distribution

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  • HSV
44
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what conditions have vesicles located on the feet

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  • dyshidrotic eczema - tinea pedis - allergic contact dermatitis
45
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in which conditions does pain precede onset

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  • HSV - VZV
46
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in which conditions does itch precede onset

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  • allergic contact dermatitis - dyshidrotic eczema - VZV
47
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in which conditions does trauma precede onset

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  • friction blister - pressure ulcer - cryotherapy
48
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in which conditions do you have recurrent blisters

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  • HSV
49
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what is the primary VZV infection

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  • chicken pox
50
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buzzword condition for diffuse vesicles on an erythematous base with various stages of healing

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  • chicken pox
51
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how to diagnose chicken pox

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  • PCR - DFA - cultura - Tzank
52
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in pemphigus vulgaris, you have autoantibodies to _________ between keratinocytes resulting in ______ bullae and erosions

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  • desmogleins 1 and 3 - superficial
53
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pemphigus vulgaris is usually seen in which age group

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  • elderly
54
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pemphigus vulgaris diagnose by

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  • directly immunofluorescence
55
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pemphigus vulgaris classically has _____ involvement

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  • oral
56
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autoantibodies to desmoglein 3 and 1 in pemphigus vulgaris form what pattern

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  • net-like
57
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bullous pemphigoid, you have autoantibodies to _____ resulting in _______ bullae on pruritic, urticarial base

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  • hemidesmosome - deep, tense
58
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bullous pemphigoid split between which two layers

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  • basement membrane and basal layer
59
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bullous pemphigoid affects what age

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  • elderly
60
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bullous pemphigoid which antibodies found with direct immunofluorescence

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  • BPAG2 antibodies
61
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bullous pemphigoid has what pattern of staining at the basement membrane zone

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  • linear staining
62
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when would you do a biopsy for direct immunofluorescence test

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  • autoimmune bullous diseases
63
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bullous impetigo can be diagnosed with

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  • bacterial culture