ch7: integumentary system condtion - treatment

Question 1

basal cell carcinoma

Answer 1

curettage and electrodessicstion
mohs surgery
cryosurgery
laser therapy

Question 2

squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 2

curettage and electrodessicstion
mohs surgery
cryosurgery
laser therapy

Question 3

malignant melanoma

Answer 3

depends on stage
surgery
lymph node biopsy
chemotherapy
radiation therapy
immunotherapy

Question 4

acne vulgaris

Answer 4

regular cleansing of affected area
OTC benzoyl peroxide products
prescription medication (topical or oral)

Question 5

alopecia

Answer 5

no cure
hair transplants and medications can slow the process down

Question 6

cellulitis

Answer 6

oral/ topical antibiotics
hospitalization if at risk for developing systemic infection

Question 7

dermatitis

Answer 7

treatment based on cause
corticosteroid creams
oral steroids

Question 8

eczema

Answer 8

topical or systemic steroids
NSAIDs for discomfort

Question 9

folliculitis
(razor bumps, ingrown hairs)

Answer 9

regular cleansing of affected area
topical antibiotics
electric shaving instead of razor

Question 10

herpes simplex

Answer 10

no cure
antiviral medication to decrease frequent outbreaks

Question 11

impetigo

Answer 11

antibiotics
frequent cleansing of area

Question 12

pediculosis
(head lice)

Answer 12

prescription or OTC lice treatments/shampoos

Question 13

psoriasis

Answer 13

-oral NSAIDs
-topical creams constraining
vitamin a & d
-hydrocortisone cream
-uv treatments

Question 14

ring worm

Answer 14

topical and oral anti fungal medication

Question 15

rosacea

Answer 15

topical cortisones
antibiotics
vascular laser therapy