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Chapter 2 - Dermatology Flashcards

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1
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cutaneous

A

pertaining to skin

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What are the two layers of skin called?

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dermis and epidermis

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epidermis

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thin, outermost layer of skin

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Which layer of the skin is comprised of living cells that are constantly dividing and moving to the surface?

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basal layer

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Which layer of the skin contains some living cells, but its surface cells are dead cells that are filled with keratin?

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squamous layer

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keratin

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a hard, fibrous protein

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melanocytes

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pigment cells that produce melanin

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melanin

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a dark brown or black pigment

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collagen

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white protein fibers that make skin firm

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elastin

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yellow fibers that make skin flexible

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sebaceous glands

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oil glands in the dermis that secrete sebum

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What is the common name for sebum?

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oil

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What are exocrine glands?

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glands that secrete a substance through a duct

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What is the common name for sudoriferous glands?

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sweat glands

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diaphoresis

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the process of producing sweat

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What is piloerection?

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when hair stands up due to skin being cold or strong emotions (goosebumps)

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What is the name of the outer layer of the fingernail or toenail composed of dead cells containing keratin?

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nail plate

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What is the area located beneath the skin on the upper surface of the finger and toe called? It also produces the cells of the nail plate.

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nail root

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What is the visible white, half-moon part of nails called?

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lunula

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cuticle

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layer of dead cells that lies along the proximal base of the nail

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nail bed

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contains nerves and blood vessels; located beneath the nail plate

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subcutaneous tissue

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directly beneath the dermis; comprised of connective tissue and adipose tissue

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What is adipose tissue?

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fatty tissue

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What are lipocytes?

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fat cells

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CO

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carbon monoxide

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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HAI

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healthcare-associated infection

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Bx

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biopsy

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity

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derm (short for)

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dermatology

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HSV

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herpes simplex virus

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I&D

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incision and drainage

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IgE

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immunoglobulin E

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PDT

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photodynamic therapy

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PUVA

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psoralen (drug) and ultraviolet A (light therapy)

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SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

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SQ

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subcutaneous

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subcu

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subcutaneous

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subQ

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subcutaneous

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UVB

A

ultraviolet light B

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What is an eschar?

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a thick scar of necrotic tissue that forms a full-thickness burn

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What is necrosis?

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abnormal condition of dead tissue

43
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List the six autoimmune disorders affecting the skin.

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  1. Psoriasis
  2. Scleroderma
  3. Systemic lupus erythematous
  4. Acne vulgaris
  5. Rosacea
  6. Seborrhea
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What is xeroderma?

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excessive dryness of the skin

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cis/o-

A

cut

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abras/o-

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scrape off

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alopec/o-

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bald

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-rrhage

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excessive discharge; excessive flow

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adip/o-

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fat

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lip/o-

A

fat

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lacer/o-

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tearing

52
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What are the six combining forms for skin?

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  1. cutane/o-
  2. cut/i-
  3. derm/a-
  4. dermat/o-
  5. derm/o-
  6. integument/o-
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What is the deepest layer of the epidermis?

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basal layer

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-plasty

A

process of reshaping by surgery

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-cyte

A

cell

56
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What are the three terms for a pressure injury?

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  1. pressure ulcer
  2. bedsore
  3. decubitus ulcer
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What is urticaria?

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a local reaction to allergens

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What terms are associated to urticaria?

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hives, wheals, welts

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albin/o-

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white

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cyan/o-

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blue

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erythemat/o-

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redness

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jaund/o-

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yellow

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necr/o-

A

dead body; dead tissue

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What is a biopsy?

A

the process of viewing living tissue

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allo-

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other; strange

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-graft

A

tissue for implant or transplant

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syn-

A

together

68
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What is homeostasis?

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the process of maintaining balance, equilibrium, and stability of all body systems and their functions

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What is diaphoresis?

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the process through the skin to carry sweat

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dia-

A

through

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phor/o-

A

carry

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What is the medical term for a scar?

A

cicatrix

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prurit/o-

A

itching

74
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What are petechiae?

A

pinpoint areas of blood caused by small ruptured blood vessels

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