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Common Skin Disorders Flashcards

1
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Dermatitis is also known as?

A

Eczema

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Dermatitis: what are 4 clinical features of dermatitis?

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Redness
Inflammation
Skin lesions
Itching

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Dermatitis: what are the 3 types? (List)

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Allergic or contact
Actinic
Atopic

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Dermatitis: Allergic or contact dermatitis can occur from what?

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Poison ivy
Harsh soap
Chemicals
Adhesives

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5
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Dermatitis: Actinic dermatitis can be due to __________, reaction to _________, and _____

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Photosensitivity
Reaction to sunlight
UV

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Dermatitis: Atopic dermatis: etiology is _________

Associated with ______, ______, or _____ disorders

A

Unknown

Allergic, hereditary, or psych disorders

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Dermatitis:

Acute stage: ____, _____, _____ rash, extensive erosions, _________, and ________ vesicles

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Red, oozing, crusting rash
Exudate
Pruritic (itchy)

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Dermatitis:

Subacute stage: __________ skin, ______, scattered ________

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Erythematous skin
Scaling
Scattered plaques

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Dermatitis:
Chronic stage: (thick or thin?) ______ skin
Increased skin marking secondary to _________
Fibrotic _______
And _______
Postinflammatory __________ changes
Course can be _________

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Thickened skin
Scratching
Papules
Nodules
Pigmentation

Relapsing

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10
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Dermatitis: Pxns/Contra

  1. Some physical therapy _________
  2. Avoid use of _______
A

Modalities

Alcohol

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Dermatitis: Med Management:

  1. Targets _________
  2. Topical or systemic therapy including what 3 drugs?
  3. Daily care: _______ and _______ of the skin
A

Inflammation
Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, antihistamines
Hydration and lubrication

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Bacterial Infections: Etiology:

Bacteria enter thru ______ in the skin (abrasions, punctures, open wounds)

A

Portals

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Bacterial Infections: Etiology

May be ______ resistant

A

Antibiotic

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14
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Bacterial Infections: What are 3 bacterial infections listed?

A

Impetigo
Cellulitis
Abscess

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15
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Bacterial Infections: Impetigo:

________ skin infection caused by staph or strep

A

Superficial

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Bacterial Infections: Impetigo:

Associated with inflammation, small ____ filled vesicles, ________

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Pus

Itching

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17
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Bacterial Infections: Impetigo:
HIGHLY _________
Common in what populations?

A

CONTAGIOUS

Elders and children

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18
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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

Suppurative inflammation of _____ or ____ _____ in or close to skin

A

Cellular

Connective tissue

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19
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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

Tends to be poorly defined and _______

A

Widespread

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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

Strep or staph infection common, can be _________

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Contagious

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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

what are 3 characteristics of the skin?

A

HOT, RED, EDEMATOUS

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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:
Management:
1. What meds?
2. What positioning?
3. What dressing?
A
  1. Antibiotics
  2. Elevate the part
  3. Coot, wet dressings
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23
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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

If untreated, what 4 things can occur?

A

Lymphagitis, gangrene, abscess, sepsis

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24
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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

The _____ and individuals with _____, _______, ______, or on ______ therapy are at increased risk

A

ELDERLY

DM, wounds, malnutrition, or on steroid therapy

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25
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Bacterial Infections: Abscess:

A cavity containing _____ surrounded by ______ tissue

A

Pus

Inflamed

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26
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Bacterial Infections: Abscess:

Result of what?

A

Localized infection

27
Q

Bacterial Infections: Abscess:

Commonly a ______ infection

A

Staph

28
Q

Bacterial Infections: Abscess:

Healing typically facilitated by ______ or ______ the abscess

A

Draining or incising

29
Q

Viral Infections: List the 4 talked about in the book

A

Herpes 1 (herpes simplex)
Herpes 2
Herpes Zoster (shingles)
Warts

30
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Viral infections: Herpes 1 (herpes simplex):
_________ and soreness followed by _____ eruption of skin on what body parts?
Aka a _____ _____ or _____ _____

A

Itching
Vesicular
Face/mouth

Cold sore or fever blister

31
Q

Viral infections: Herpes 2:

Common cause of vesicular _______eruption

A

Genital

32
Q

Viral infections: Herpes 2:

Spread by _____

A

Sex

33
Q

Viral infections: Herpes 2:

In newborns, may cause ___________: may be fatal

A

Meningoencephalitis

34
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles):

1. Caused by the ____ _____ that causes chicken pox

A

Varicella zoster

35
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles):

Virus is reactivated after lying dormant for years in ______ ganglia or ganglia of the ______ nerve roots

A

Cerebral

Posterior

36
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles):
______ and ______ affecting spinal or cranial nerve dermatome
Progresses to red _______ along distribution of infected nerve

A

Pain and tingling

Papules

37
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles):

Red papules progress to ______ along dermatome

A

Vesicles

38
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles):

Usually accompanied by what other symptoms?

A

Fever
Chills
Malaise
GI probs

39
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles):
______ complications with CN III involvement; eye pain, corneal damage
Loss of vision with _____ involvement

A 
Ocular
CN V (Trigeminal)
40
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles):
Post-herpetic neuralgia pain may be intermittent or constant; lasts ______
Occasionally, intractable pain lasts _____ or ______

A

Weeks

Months or years

41
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): Management?
Is there a cure?
What can you use to slow progression?
Symptomatic treatment for itching and pain include what drug?

A

NO CURATIVE AGENT
Antiviral drugs
Systemic corticosteroids

42
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles):

Contagious for what population?

A

Those who have not had chicken pox

43
Q

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): What modalities are contra?

A

Heat and ultrasound - can increase symptoms

44
Q

Viral infections: Warts:

Common, _______ infection by ______

A

Benign

HPVs

45
Q

Viral infections: Warts:

Transmission is through ____ contact; _______ is possible

A

Direct

Autoinoculation

46
Q

Viral infections: Warts:

Common warts: on _____, especially ____ and ____

A

Skin
Hands
Fingers

47
Q

Viral infections: Warts:

Plantar wart: on ____ ____ of feet

A

Pressure points

48
Q

Viral infections: Warts:

Management? (4)

A

Cryotherapy
Acids
Electrodessication and curettage
OTC meds

49
Q

Fungal Infections: Ringworm (tinea corporis):

Fungal infection involving the ____, ____, or ____

A

Hair skin or nails

50
Q

Fungal Infections: Ringworm (tinea corporis):

Forms _____ shaped patches with vesicles or scales

A

Ring

51
Q

Fungal Infections: Ringworm (tinea corporis):
(Yes/no) - itchy?
Transmission is through _____ contact

A

Yes - itchy

Direct

52
Q

Fungal Infections: Ringworm (tinea corporis):

Treated with _____ or _____ antifungal drugs (griseofulvin)

A

Topical or oral

53
Q

Fungal Infections: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis):

Fungal infection of foot, typically between the ____

A

Toes

54
Q

Fungal Infections: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis):

Causes what 5 symptoms?

A
  1. Erythema
  2. Inflamm
  3. Pruritis
  4. Itching
  5. Pain
55
Q

Fungal Infections: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis):

Treated with what?

A

Antifungal creams

56
Q

Fungal Infections: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis):

Can progress to ______ infections, ______ if not treated

A

Bacterial

Cellulitis

57
Q

Fungal Infections: Transmission?
_____ to _____ or ____ to ______
Observe _____ pxns

A

Person to person
Animal to person

Standard

58
Q

Parasitic infections:

Caused by ____ and ____ contacts

A

Insect and animal

59
Q

Parasitic infections: Scabies (mites):

Burrow in skin, causing _____, _______, and possibly _______

A

Inflammation
Itching
Pruritis

60
Q

Parasitic infections: Scabies (mites):

How is it treated?

A

Scabicide

61
Q

Parasitic infections: Lice (pediculosis):

A parasite that can affect ____, ____, ____ area with bite marks, redness, and ____

A

Head, body, genital area

Nits

62
Q

Parasitic infections: Lice (pediculosis):

Treatment?

A

Special soap or shampoo

63
Q

Parasitic infections: Transmission:
_____ to _____ or ______ transmitted
Avoid _____ contact; observe ______ pxns

A

Person to person
Sexually
Direct
Standard

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