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Chapter 8 Flashcards

1
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Abrade

A

scrape away

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Bacteremia

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An infection of the blood stream resulting in a cluster of symptoms such as drop in a blood pressure, increase in heart rate and fever

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Bulla

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a large blister containing serous fluid

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4
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Comedo

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blackhead

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5
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Debridement

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the usually surgical removal of lacerated, devitalized, or contaminated tissue

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6
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Electrodesiccation

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the drying up of tissue by a high-frequency electric current applied with a needle-shaped electrode

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7
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Induration

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harden

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8
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Keratin

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a fibrous protein forming the main structural constituent of hair

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Keratoytic

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relating to or causing keratolysis

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Melanin

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broad term for a group of natural pigments found in most organisms

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11
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Mohs micrographic surgery

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a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer

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Papule

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a small, raised, solid pimple or swelling, often forming part of a rash on the skin and typically inflamed but not producing pus

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Pustule

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are small, pus-filled sores located at the surface of the skin

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14
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Pyoderma

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A condition that causes large painful sores, most commonly on the leg

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15
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Raynaud phenomenon

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A condition in which body overreacts to certain situations causing cold and numbness in the hands and feet

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Rhiophyma

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a skin disorder characterized by a large, red, bumpy or bulbous nose

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17
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Stratum corneum

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the horny outer layer of the skin

18
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Describe the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system

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It is composed of the skin, hair and glands.

It is an organ that protects the body against, infection, trauma and toxic compounds

19
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Compare and contrast seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis

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dermatitis - dandruff

psoriasis - itchy sore patches

20
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Describe the etiology of contact and atopic dermatitis

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contact - irritates your skin through substance that touches your skin

atopic dermatitis - eczema

21
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Compare the life of a normal skin cell with that of a psoriatic skin cell

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normal - grow and shed off

psoriatic - grow and pile up

22
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Identify the signs and symptoms of urticaria

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causes itchy welts that may be triggered by exposure to certain foods, medications or other substances

23
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Discuss the progression that occurs when a comedo becomes an acne pustule or papule

A

comedome to papules to pustules to cysts

24
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Name at least five causes of alopecia

A 
heredity
hormonal changes
medical condition
part of ageing
abnormal immune response
25
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Restate the sources of infection of herpes simplex

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contact

26
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Describe the etiologic process of herpes zoster

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caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus

27
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Restate the prognosis and prevention for impetigo

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treated with anitbiotics

proper hygiene

28
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Compare and contrast furuncle and carbuncle

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a furuncle is one boil on the skin

carbuncle is a cluster or collection of boils

29
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Name the three common locations for pediculosis

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head
body
pubic area

30
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Discuss the prevention of decubitus ulcers

A

change position of person

keep area clean

31
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Identify the five areas where dermatophytosis is likely to occur

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scalp
body
nails
feet
groin
32
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Describe the diagnosis and treatment for scabies

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The application of a pediculicide, such as permethrin, lindane cream, or crotamiton, left on for 8 to 12 hours a day for about 5 days is the treatment of choice. Antipruritics and oral antihistamines can reduce itching

33
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Recall the treatment for corns and calluses

A

relieving pressure

keratolytic ointment

orthopedic devices

surgical debridement

corticosteroids injection

34
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Identify the etiology of warts

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are benign, circumscribed, elevated skin lesions resulting from hypertrophy of the epidermis

35
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Name the five causes of rosacea

A

genes

environmental

stress

corticosteroids

drugs/alcohol

36
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Identify the three types of vitiligo

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focal pattern

segmental pattern

generalized pattern

37
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Restate the prognosis for scleroderma

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The prognosis is poor, with death usually resulting from renal, cardiac, or pulmonary failure.

38
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Recall the areas affected by keratosis pilaris

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These plugs appear as small, evenly spaced papules on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and sometimes the face.

39
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Identify the two most common types of skin cancers

A

skin carcinoma

malignant melanoma

40
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Identify the four types of malignant melanomas

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superficial

lentigo

nodular

acral lentiginous

41
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Name at least four common symptoms of skin diseases and disorders

A

skin eruptions

pain

swelling

inflammation

42
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Identify reconstructive skin procedures

A

skin grafting

cosmetic surgery

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