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Common Manifestations Flashcards

1
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Name the term referring to a traumatic or pathologic loss of normal tissue continuity, structure or function?

A

LESIONS

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What is the name for a small, flat, circumscribed lesion of a different colour than the normal skin?

A

MACULE

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What is the name for a small, firm, elevated lesion?

A

PAPULE

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4
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What is the name for an elevated lesion larger than a papule?

A

NODULE

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What is the name for an elevated, erythematous lesion that usually contains purulent exudate (pus)?

A

PUSTULE

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What is the name for an elevated, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid?

A

VESICLE

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What is the name for a large, slightly elevated lesion with a flat surface, often topped by silvery scale?

A

PLAQUE

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What is the name for a dry, rough surface, or dried exudes, or blood?

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CRUST

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What is the name for a thick, dry, rough skin surface (leather like)?

A

LICHENIFICATION

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What is the name for a raised, irregular mass of collagen resulting from excessive scar formation?

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KELOID

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What is the name for a small, deep crack or tear in the skin?

A

FISSURE

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What is the name for a cavity with loss of tissue from the epidermis and dermis, often with weeping or bleeding?

A

ULCER

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What is the name for a shallow moist cavity in the epidermis?

A

EROSION

avoid area

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What is the name for temporary eruptions of the skin, commonly associated with childhood disease or drug reactions?

A

RASHES

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15
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A blanched rash is __________.

A

WHITE

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16
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An erythematous rash is ________.

A

RED

17
Q

A hemorrhagic or purpuric rash is _________ ________.

A

CONTAINING BLOOD

18
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A pigmented rash is _____________.

A

COLORED

19
Q

A ___________ is a vesicle of fluid filled papule, caused by friction or burns.

A

BLISTER

20
Q

Breaking a blister will increase the chance of what?

A

INFECTION

21
Q

What is the name for a hyperkeratotic plaque of skin due to chronic pressure or friction?

A

CALLUS

22
Q

What are small, well circumscribed, conical, keratinous thickenings of the skin called?

A

CORNS

23
Q

What is the name for the itch sensation, triggered by warmth, touch and vibration?

A

PURITIS

24
Q

____________ is caused by dehydration of the stratum corneum.

A

XEROSIS

dry skin

SCT2 Systems Skin (10 decks)

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