Chapter 11 - Disorders & Diseases Of The Skin Flashcards

1
Q

What involves the blood or circulatory system?

A

Vascular lesions

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2
Q

Lesions in the early stages of development or change

A

Primary lesions

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3
Q

A large blister containing watery fluid

A

Bullas

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4
Q

A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin

A

Cyst

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5
Q

Tumors, smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections

A

Nodules

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6
Q

A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid

A

Papule

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7
Q

An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus

A

Pustule

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8
Q

A small blister or sac containing clear fluid

A

Vesicle

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9
Q

Itchy, swollen lesion cause by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or sting

A

Wheal

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10
Q

Develop in the later stages of disease and change the structure of tissues and organs

A

Secondary lesions

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11
Q

Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing, resulting in an accumulation of sebum and pus

A

Crust

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12
Q

A disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration

A

Acne excoriee

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13
Q

A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis

A

Fissure

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14
Q

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

A

Keloid

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15
Q

Excessive shedding of dead skin cells, flaky skin cells

A

Scale

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16
Q

An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth

A

Ulcer

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17
Q

A boil

A

Furuncle

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18
Q

A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum, usually appears on the scalp, neck, and back

A

Steatoma

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19
Q

Also called prickly heat

A

Miliaria rubra

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20
Q

Known for allergies to red dyes

A

Contact dermatitis

21
Q

Itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis

A

Histamines

22
Q

The biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders

A

Sun exposure

23
Q

Also known as liver spots

A

Chloasma

24
Q

Lentigenes that result from sunlight exposure are liver spots called what?

A

Actinic lentigenes

25
Q

Triggered by hormonal changes, associated with the color brown

A

Melasma

26
Q

A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries, birthmark

A

Nevus

27
Q

A change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation that damages skin

A

Tan

28
Q

Lack of melanin pigment in the body

A

Albinism

29
Q

Loss of pigmentation

A

Leukoderma

30
Q

Thickening of skin

A

Hyper keratosis

31
Q

Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that should be checked by a dermatologist

A

Actinic keratosis

32
Q

Shingles are what

A

Herpes zoster

33
Q

Fungal infection caused by yeast

A

Tinea versicolor

34
Q

How often should someone be checked by a dermatologist

A

Once a year

35
Q

Characterized by shiny bumps that are either colored or as light, pearly nodules

A

Basal cell carcinoma

36
Q

Characterized as red or pink scaly papule a or nodules

A

Squamous cell carcinoma

37
Q

What are reasons for acne

A

Heredity

38
Q

Dead skin cells build up because they do not shed from the follicles as they normally do

A

Retention hyperkeratosis

39
Q

Where are sebaceous filaments found

A

Nose

40
Q

What grade of acne is cystic acne

A

Grade lV

41
Q

What are triggers of acne

A

Salt, kelp, cheese, processed and packaged foods

42
Q

Medication for acne that causes photosensitivity

A

Tretinoin (retin-A)

43
Q

Brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black

A

Mole

44
Q

A hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus

A

Verruca

45
Q

T / F there is a safe way to tan

A

False

46
Q

T / F bacteria can live in oxygen

A

False

47
Q

What helps the body cope with stressful events

A

Adrenalin

48
Q

Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms, caused by blocked follicles

A

Keratosis pilaris