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Chapter 23: Med Surg Flashcards

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epidermis

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thin, superficial layer of skin; 0.05-0.1 mm thickness and nourished by blood vessels in dermis; regenerates every 28 days

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melanocytes

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contained in deep basal layer (germinativum) of the epidermis; contain melanin (gives skin and hair color) and protects from UV

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keratinocytes

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synthesized from epidermal cells in basal layer, they move to surface of epidermis to die and form corneum (horny cell layer); protective barrier

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dermis

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1-4 mm thickness, 2 layers: papillae forms fingerprints and footprints and reticular layer forms collagen

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collagen

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forms the greatest part of the dermis and responsible for strength; composed of fibroblasts which are important for wound healing

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subcutaneous tissue

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not part of skin, provides insulation, provides shock absorption

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sebaceous glands

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prevent skin and hair from drying; abundant on face, scalp, upper chest, and back, not palms and soles

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apocrine sweat glands

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located in the axillae, breast, tummy, external auditory canals, and eyelids; thick milky substance and become odorous at puberty

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eccrine sweat glands

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widely distributed except on lips; cools the body from evaporation and excretes waste products through the pores of the skin

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insensible perspiration

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600-900 mL/day lost and helps maintain homeostasis through fluid and electrolyte balance

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gerontologic differences with skin

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decreased extracellular water and sebaceous glands, increased capillary fragility which causes bruising, increased melanocytes in basal layer which cause solar lentigines, decreased estrogen causing baldness, increased keratin causing longitudinal ridging of nails

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actinic keratoses

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areas of chronic sun exposure, increased risk for BCC & SCC

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normal nails

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160 degrees

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intertriginous

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skin surfaces overlap and rub on each other

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primary skin lesions

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occur on previously unaltered skin

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secondary skin lesions

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change with time or occur because of factors such as scratching or infection

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macule

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circumscribed, flat discoloration < 0.5 cm: freckles, petechiae

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papule

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elevated solid lesion up to 0.5 cm: wart, BCC

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vesicle

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defined collection of (serous or free fluid up to 0.5 cm: chicken pox, 2nd degree burn

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plaque

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circumscribed, elevated solid lesion formed by confluence of papules: psoriasis and keratoses

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wheal

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firm plaque caused by fluid in dermis: insect bite

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pustule

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circumscribed collection of leukocytes and free (purulent) fluid: acne, impetigo

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fissure

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linear loss of epidermis to dermis: athlete’s foot or cracks at corner of mouth

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scale

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excess dead epidermal cells: flaking of skin

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scar

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abnormal formation of connective tissue that replaces normal skin

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ulcer

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irregular, crater-like loss of the epidermis and dermis: pressure ulcer and chancre

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atrophy

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depression in skin resulting from thinning of the epidermis or dermis: aged skin, striae

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excoriation

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epidermis is missing and exposed dermis: abrasion or scratch

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angioma

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benign tumor of blood or lymph vessels: increased with age, liver disease, pregnancy

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ecchymosis for dark skin

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purple to brownish black

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erythema for dark skin

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deeper brown to purple with increased skin temperature

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pallor for dark skin

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underlying red tone in brown or black is absent, light African americans have yellowish brown skin, dark skinned may have ashen gray

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petechiae

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small, reddish pinpoints best observed on tummy and butt < 1-2 mm in extravascular tissue

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petechiae for dark skin

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difficult to see, may be evident in the buccal mucosa of mouth or conjunctiva of eye

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rash for dark skin

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feel!! aka palpate

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purpura

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bleeding disorder caused by ecchymosis or petechiae

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if a lesion blances and then refills, redness is r/t

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dilated blood vessels

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if the lesion does not blanch and remains discolors it’s r/t

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subq or intradermal bleeding or nonvascular lesion

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asymmetric lesion

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unilateral distribution

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confluent lesion

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merges together

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diffuse lesion

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wide distribution

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discrete lesion

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separate from other lesions

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symmetric lesion

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bilateral distribution

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zosteriform lesion

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bandlike distribution along a dermatome area

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increased localized temperature

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seen with burns and local inflammation

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increased generalized temperature

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fever

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carotenemia

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yellow discoloration of skin, not eyes, most visible on palms and soles: veggies containing carotene can cause this (carrots, squash)

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comedo

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acne

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cyst

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sac containing fluid or semisolid material: caused by obstruction of duct or parasitic infection

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hematoma

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extravasation of blood: trauma and bleeding disorders

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hirtuism

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excess hair: abnormality of adrenal glands, decrease in estrogen

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lichenification

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thickening of skin: caused by excessive scratching rubbing or irritation

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mole

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nevus aka overgrowth of melanocytes

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telangiectasia

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visibly dilated, superficial, cutaneous small blood vessels, found on face and thighs: aging acne, alcoholism, liver failure, radiation, sun exposure

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vitiligo

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complete absence of melanin: autoimmune, thyroid disease

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punch biopsy

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use a punch instrument to obtain dermis and some fat for full thickness diagnostic purposes; place in Michel’s fixative not formalin

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excisional biopsy

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entire lesion removed with good cosmetic results, closed with sutures

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incisional biopsy

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wedge-shaped incision made, used when excisional or punch is not an option due to large specimen needed

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shave biopsy

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single-edged razor blade used to shave off superficial lesion, thin specimen

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potassium hydroxide (KOH)

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hair, scales, or nails examined for superficial fungal infection

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Tzanck test (Wright’s and Giemsa’s stain)

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fluid and cells from vesicles examined; used for herpes; sterile

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fungi culture

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scraping or swab of skin performed

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bacteria culture

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material obtained from intact pustules, bullae, or abcesses

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virus culture

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vesicle/bulla and exudate taken from base of lesion

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mineral oil slides

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checks for infestations, scrapings are placed on slide with mineral

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immunofluorescent studies

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skin tissue and serum examined due to some diseases having specific, abnormal antibody proteins

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wood’s lamp (black light)

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identifies pseudomonas organisms, fungal infections, and vitiligo

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patch test

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determines what patient is allergic to by applying potential allergen on back; instruct patient to return in 48-72 hrs to remove allergens and evaluation @ 96 hr

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