Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System: Signs and Symptoms

Question 1

What is the signs and symptoms of Seborrheic Dermatitis

Answer 1

areas of greatest sebaceous glands-change in quality causes redness and yellow greasy-appearing scales

Question 2

What is the signs and symptoms of Contact Dermatitis

Answer 2

small vessicles; irritants or allergic response result in rash

Question 3

What is the signs and symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Answer 3

children-vesicular and exudative; adults-leathery vesicles; face, neck, elbows, knees, trunk area

Question 4

What is the signs and symptoms of Urticaria

Answer 4

body and mucous membrane lesions; itching, wheels; deep tissue results in angioedema; GI abdominal colic

Question 5

What is the signs and symptoms of Psoriasis

Answer 5

silvery scales develop into dry plaques; scalp, arms and legs

Question 6

What is the signs and symptoms of Rosacea

Answer 6

mistaken for sunburn, or acne; redness of skin; blood vessels of cheeks and face enlarge and show through skin

Question 7

What is the signs and symptoms of Acne Vulgaris

Answer 7

erythematous papules, pustules, and comedones; mostly in adolescents

Question 8

What is the signs and symptoms of Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Answer 8

bandlike unilateral pattern along course of peripheral nerves or dermatomes; burning or tingling pain on course; vesicles;

Question 9

What is the signs and symptoms of Impetigo

Answer 9

honey-colored crust; face, trunk, and arms;

Question 10

What is the signs and symptoms of Furuncles and Carbuncles

Answer 10

inflamed hair follicle becomes infected and infection beyond follicle; red and swollen

Question 11

What is the signs and symptoms of Cellulitis

Answer 11

lower extremities; erythema and pitting edema; tender and hot skin;

Question 12

What is the signs and symptoms of Dermatophytoses

Answer 12

classified by region; scaling with central clearing; tinea fungus

Question 13

What is the signs and symptoms of Decubitus Ulcers

Answer 13

shiny, rddened skin appearing over bony prominences; in immobile individuals; blisters, erosion, necrosis, and ulceration

Question 14

What is the signs and symptoms of Scabies and Pediculosis

Answer 14

intense itchy; rash; hands, breasts, waistline and genital area; nit (eggs) on hair shafts, skin or clothing

Question 15

What is the signs and symptoms of Benign and Premalignant Tumors

Answer 15

vary according to condition experienced

Question 16

What is the signs and symptoms of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

Answer 16

BCC (on the nose especially) and SCC; face, scalp, ears, back, chest; bump or nodule; Hyperkeratosis-ONLY SCC

Question 17

What is the signs and symptoms of Malignant Melanoma

Answer 17

solitary lesions; mens back and womens legs; newly pigmented area of skin or change in mole; ABCDE’s of skin cancer

Question 18

What is the signs and symptoms of Alopecia

Answer 18

temporary or permanent; gradually or sudden; all or patchy; depends on type; hair loss

Question 19

What is the signs and symptoms of Folliculitis

Answer 19

individual pustules; thighs, buttocks, beard area, and scalp; asymptomatic

Question 20

What is the signs and symptoms of Corns and Calluses

Answer 20

corns- glassy core, small, bit painful; Calluses- larg, ball of foot and palm of hands

Question 21

What is the signs and symptoms of Vurrucae (Warts)

Answer 21

HPV infection; common warts, plantar warts, and flat warts;

Question 22

What is the signs and symptoms of Deformed or Discolored Nails

Answer 22

unusual thickening, color variation, change in shape

Question 23

What is the signs and symptoms of Paronychia

Answer 23

cuticle or nail fold becomes edematous, red, and painful; purulent material out of nail; whitlow besides nail;