Ch. 24 Flashcards
The skin is considered the ___ human organ.
largest
Functions of the skin.
-provides sense of touch
-regulates body temperature
-enables synthesis of vitamin D
-allows exertion of waste and salt
-mechanism of barrier
An area of red, inflamed skin, or a group of red spots caused by irritation, allergy, infection, or defects in the skin.
Rash
A skin inflammation that manifests with red pimple like bulbs with itching blistering or oozing areas.
Eczema
FDA approved cream for mild to moderate Eczema
Elidel (pimecrolimus)
FDA approved cream for severe Eczema
Protopic (tacrolimus)
A non contagious chronic immune disorder
Psoraisis
A SC injectable treatment for Psoraisis
Enbrel (etanercept)
An IV treatment for Psoraisis
Remicade (infliximab)
Antineoplastic agent used in combination with Remicade (infliximab)
methotrexate
A skin infection when a virus penetrates the statum corneum and infects the inner layer of the skin
Viral infection
Examples of Viral infection
-herpes simplex
-warts
-shingles
-chicken pox
-measles
Drug used to treat sexually transmitted external genital and anal warts
Aldara (imiquimod)
Antibiotics (ABX) are used to treat
Bacterial infections
Examples of fungal infections (-azole)
-athletes foot
-jock itch
-ringworm
An acute deep infection of the connective tissue accompanied by inflammation
Cellulitis
Prescription treatment for cellulitis
-oral ABX
-ceflazolin (Ancef)
-dicloxacillin (Dynapen)
The most common and most curable skin cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
The second most common skin cancer
Squamous Cell Cancer
The deadliest form of skin cancer, the signal is a mole that changes shape or color
Malignant Melanoma
Burn that results from contact with fire or heat
Thermal Burn
Burn from a result of acids, bases, or vesicants
Chemical
Burn results from contact with electrical current
Electrical
Burn resulting from harsh rubbing of the skin
Friction
Burn resulting from over exposure to sunlight
Sunburn
How many degree of burns
1-4 degree burns
A common fungal infection of the extremities specifically the foot
Athletes foot
Oral Herpes that causes sores around the mouth and can be spread through kissing and sharing toothbrushes
Herpes simplex 1
Herpes contracted through sexual contact with another person who has the disease
Herpes Type 2
Commonly in children and also known as hand/foot/mouth
Impetigo
An invasion of pathogens into the body; an infection occurs when a pathogenic microbe is able to multiply in the tissues
infection
A disease-causing microorganisms
Pathogen
Kills microorganisms
Bactericidal
Inhibits the growth and or reproduction of microorganisms
Bacteriostatic
An organism that lives on or inside another organism
Parasite
A malignant tumor
Carcinoma
