chapter 4 Flashcards
autograft
transfer of tissue of one self
chemical peel
peel the use of chemical to remove the outer layer of skin
mohs surgery
surgical removal of skin cancer
liposuction
use suction during surgery to remove fat below skin
antibiotic
drug used to fight off or prevent infection
antifungal
drug used to fight fungal infections
antipruritic
drug to stop itching
antiviral
drug used to treat viral infections
acne
pimples on the skin
albinism
pale skin and white hair
alopecia
hair loss
eczema
skin disease erythema, itchiness & dermaitis
drug that is used for autoimmune disease?
immunosuppresant
corticosteriod
drug used to treat skin conditions (vasculitis)
gangrene
necrosis, death tissue due to loss of blood supply
keloid
thickened or raised scars
impetigo
crusted-over-lesions
cyst
a closed, sac-like pocket of tissue
polyp
small growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane
ulcer
an open sore/break on the skin
scabies
contagious, parasitic infection of the skin
vitilgo
loss of pigment, appearance is milky-white patches
wart
a small benign growth caused by virus (papillo mavirus)
scratch test
forearm scratched with lancets and substances to identify allergy
intradermal skin test
substances injected into skin for allergic reactions
cryosurgery
destruction of abnormal tissue by freezing it with liquid nitrogen
debriment
removal of damaged tissue
biopsy
removal of a piece of living tissue
cicatrix
scar from wound
cyanosis
blueish in color
immunosuppresant
treat conditions such as eczema
anesthetic
temporary pain
glands
secretes a certain subtances
sweat
glands secreted by sweat glands
sebum
an oily substances (sebaceous glands)
collagen
protein from bone, skin, tendons
melanin
responsible for skin’s pigmention
sebaceous
glands secrete oil
dermis
degree burn damage to both epidermal and dermal layers
2nd degree burn
involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin
3rd degree burn
involve all of the layers of skin and sometimes the fat and muscle tissue under the skin
analgesic
drug that relieves pain
antipyretic
drug that reduces fever
narcotic
drug that relieves pain and induces sleep (control subtances)
NSAID
agent that relieves all pain, counteract inflammation, and fever
OCD
obsessive-compulsive disorder
ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
accessory organs
-hair
-nails
-glands (sweat & oil)
epidermis layer
outermost layer–melanin skin color
dermis 2
directly under the epidermis–sebum, collagen
hypodermis
deepest layer–melanin, fat provides neat insulation
impetigo 2
-weat areas
-mouth
-nose
scabies 2
-dry areas
-stomach
-back
-between finger/toes
y/o
years old
ER
emergency room
RLE
right lower extremity
tx
treatment
oint
ointment
Pt
patient
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
WNL
within normal limits
PT
physical therapy
every 8 hours
Q8H
sprain
ligament (bone to bone)
strain
muscle (muscle to bone)
ROM
range of motion (flexibility)
hemiparesis
weakness of one side
hemiplegia
paralysis of one side (stroke)
quadplegia
paralysis on all extremities (neck down)
paraplegia
paralysis on both legs (wrist down)
R.I.C.E
rest, ice, compression, elevation
total of bones
206
axial
central line
appendicular
extremities
ab-
away
lei/o
smooth
super/o
above
al-
pertaining to
orth/o
straight
kyph/o
humpback
con-
together
peri-
around
-rrhagic
pertaining to bursting forth
enter/o
intestines
dys-
painful; difficult
narc/o
numbness
chiro/o
hands