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Disorders and Diseases of the Skin- Chp 11 Flashcards

1
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Milia are most common in what skin type?

A

dry skin

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2
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What virus also causes shingles?

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chickenpox

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lesions that are in the early stages of development are what type of lesion?

A

Primary lesion

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4
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a nodule is an example of what type of lesion?

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Primary lesion

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5
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an increased pigmentation often due to sun exposure is known as?

A

Chloasma

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6
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what is the deadliest form of skin cancer?

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malignant melanoma

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7
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sebaceous hyperplasia growths tend to be shaped how?

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shaped like doughnuts

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8
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the medical term for hives is?

A

urticaria

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9
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scratching or scraping of the skin can produce?

A

excoriation

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10
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which of these medication is not a peeling agent?

A

Accutane

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11
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which acne medication is a topical antibiotic?

A

Clindamycin

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12
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which condition appears as light, pearly nodules?

A

basal cell carcinoma

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13
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when excessive heat exposure causes an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands

A

milaria ruba

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14
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what is the medical term for freckle?

A

macules

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15
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vascular lesions are what type of lesion?

A

tertiary

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16
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when tissue hardens to heal an injury

A

scar

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17
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another name for herpes zoster

A

shingles

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18
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acne in the dermis that causes depressed and raised scars is?

A

cystic acne

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19
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what is it called when the entire body lacks melanin?

A

albinism

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20
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tinea versicolor is characterized by what?

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white brown or salmon colored flaky patches

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21
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what is a blackhead?

A

open comedo

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22
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swelling occurs when the skin is damaged by an irritating substance because the body is trying to what?

A

dilute the irritant

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23
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the medical term for cold sores or fever blister is what?

A

herpes simplex virus

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24
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which diseases are contagious?

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bacteria conjunctivitis, impetigo, tinea corporis

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25
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red patches covered with white-silver scales on the scalp, knees, chest and lower back are characterized as?

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psoriasis

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26
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hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are forms of what?

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dyschromia

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27
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bacteria and yeast that causes a foul odor is?

A

bromhidrosis

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28
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what is a port wine stain called?

A

vascular nevus

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29
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a pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin from lack of pigment cells is?

A

vitiligo

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30
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skin cancer tumors form when cells do what?

A

divide rapidly and unevenly

31
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red and inflamed skin, many comedone and papule and pustules are characterized as?

A

grade 3 acne

32
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warts are caused by what?

33
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inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting are caused by what?

A

seborrheic dermatitis

34
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what is the medical term for ring worm?

A

tinea corporis

35
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what is a keloid?

A

thick scar tissue resulting from excessive growth and fibrous tissue

36
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pus contains what?

A

debris produced from an infection

37
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a sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum that usually appears on the scalp neck and back and is also know is wen is?

38
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what is the term for the structures that includes the hair, hair shaft, sebaceous gland and the duct or canal surface?

A

Pilosebaceous unit

39
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the second most serious form of skin cancer is?

A

squamous cell carcinoma

40
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a cyst may contain?

A

fluid, infection and other matter above or below the skin

41
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about what percent of the population wears sunscreen?

42
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substances that can irritate the skin are?

43
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congenital spotty hypopigmentation is called?

A

leukoderma

44
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why does the skin tan when exposed to the sun?

A

to defend against uv rays

45
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which group of people are most likely adult acne?

46
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male hormones are called

47
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a flat pigmented area characterized by small yellow brown spots known as?

48
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thin plate of epidermal cells is called what?

49
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UVB rays are shorter and stop penetration at the base of the?

50
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UVA rays weaken what if the skin is frequently exposed to these rays without proper protection?

A

collagen and elastin fibers

51
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what percent of aging is caused by UV rays?

52
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what fibers are weaken with age and naturally cause wrinkling

A

elastin fibers

53
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when examining the skin use the ABCDE cancer check list. what does abcde stand for?

A

A- asymmetry B- boarder C- color D- diameter E- evolving

54
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what type of cancer starts as a black or dark brown patch on the skin, uneven in texture, jagged or raised?

A

malignant melanoma

55
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what is the technical term for wart?

56
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a brownish spot or blemish on the skin raging in color from pale tan to blue or black?

57
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a superficial patch of thickened skin in?

58
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technical term form a birthmark?

59
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another name for stain?

A

vascular nevus

60
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a skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches, caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells

A

leukoderma

61
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condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin in spots on that skin that are not elevated and often occur on the face

62
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a congenital absence of melanin pigment in the body

63
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eczema is an inflammatory painful itching disease of the skin acute or chronic with many forms of?

64
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the technical term for excessive perspiration?

A

hyperhydrosis

65
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a chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose which is characterized by redness dilation of blood vessels and formation of papules and pustules

66
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seborrheic dermatitis is a condition caused by?

A

sebaceous glands

67
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an accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy

68
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a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

69
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a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis?

70
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a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

A

excoriation

71
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abnormal cell mass varying in size shape and color?

72
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a pustule is an inflamed pimple containing?

73
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a small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle

74
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a closed abnormally developed sac containing fluid, semifluid or morbid matter above or below the skin

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