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autograft

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transfer of tissue of one self

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chemical peel

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peel the use of chemical to remove the outer layer of skin

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mohs surgery

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surgical removal of skin cancer

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liposuction

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use suction during surgery to remove fat below skin

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antibiotic

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drug used to fight off or prevent infection

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antifungal

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drug used to fight fungal infections

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antipruritic

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drug to stop itching

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antiviral

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drug used to treat viral infections

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acne

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pimples on the skin

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albinism

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pale skin and white hair

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alopecia

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hair loss

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eczema

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skin disease erythema, itchiness & dermaitis

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drug that is used for autoimmune disease?

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immunosuppresant

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corticosteriod

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drug used to treat skin conditions (vasculitis)

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gangrene

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necrosis, death tissue due to loss of blood supply

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keloid

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thickened or raised scars

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impetigo

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crusted-over-lesions

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cyst

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a closed, sac-like pocket of tissue

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polyp

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small growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane

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ulcer

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an open sore/break on the skin

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scabies

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contagious, parasitic infection of the skin

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vitilgo

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loss of pigment, appearance is milky-white patches

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wart

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a small benign growth caused by virus (papillo mavirus)

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scratch test

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forearm scratched with lancets and substances to identify allergy

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intradermal skin test

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substances injected into skin for allergic reactions

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cryosurgery

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destruction of abnormal tissue by freezing it with liquid nitrogen

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debriment

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removal of damaged tissue

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biopsy

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removal of a piece of living tissue

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cicatrix

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scar from wound

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cyanosis

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blueish in color

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immunosuppresant

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treat conditions such as eczema

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anesthetic

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temporary pain

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glands

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secretes a certain subtances

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sweat

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glands secreted by sweat glands

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sebum

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an oily substances (sebaceous glands)

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collagen

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protein from bone, skin, tendons

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melanin

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responsible for skin’s pigmention

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sebaceous

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glands secrete oil

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dermis

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degree burn damage to both epidermal and dermal layers

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2nd degree burn

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involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin

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3rd degree burn

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involve all of the layers of skin and sometimes the fat and muscle tissue under the skin

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analgesic

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drug that relieves pain

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antipyretic

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drug that reduces fever

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narcotic

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drug that relieves pain and induces sleep (control subtances)

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NSAID

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agent that relieves all pain, counteract inflammation, and fever

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OCD

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

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ADHD

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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accessory organs

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-hair
-nails
-glands (sweat & oil)

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epidermis layer

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outermost layer–melanin skin color

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dermis 2

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directly under the epidermis–sebum, collagen

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hypodermis

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deepest layer–melanin, fat provides neat insulation

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impetigo 2

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-weat areas
-mouth
-nose

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scabies 2

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-dry areas
-stomach
-back
-between finger/toes

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y/o

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years old

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ER

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emergency room

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RLE

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right lower extremity

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tx

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treatment

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oint

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ointment

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Pt

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patient

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HEENT

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head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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WNL

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within normal limits

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PT

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physical therapy

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every 8 hours

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Q8H

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sprain

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ligament (bone to bone)

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strain

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muscle (muscle to bone)

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ROM

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range of motion (flexibility)

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hemiparesis

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weakness of one side

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hemiplegia

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paralysis of one side (stroke)

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quadplegia

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paralysis on all extremities (neck down)

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paraplegia

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paralysis on both legs (wrist down)

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R.I.C.E

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rest, ice, compression, elevation

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total of bones

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206

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axial

A

central line

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appendicular

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extremities

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ab-

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away

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lei/o

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smooth

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super/o

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above

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al-

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pertaining to

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orth/o

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straight

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kyph/o

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humpback

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con-

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together

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peri-

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around

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-rrhagic

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pertaining to bursting forth

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enter/o

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intestines

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dys-

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painful; difficult

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narc/o

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numbness

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chiro/o

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hands

Medical Terminology (10 decks)

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