Final Exam Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two major discriminating factors in skin lesions?
A
size
elevation
2
Q
flat, less than 1cm
A
macule
3
Q
elevated, less than 1 cm, firm
A
papule
4
Q
flat, greater than 1 cm
A
patch
5
Q
elevated, greater than 1 cm
A
plaque
6
Q
elevated, variable size, poorly defined margins
A
wheal
7
Q
elevated, 1-2cm, deep in dermis
A
nodule
8
Q
elevated, greater than 2 cm, firm and deep
A
tumor
9
Q
elevated, less than 1 cm, fluid filled
A
vesicle
10
Q
elevated, greater than 1 cm
A
bulla
11
Q
elevated, less than 1 cm, filled with purulent fluid
A
pustule
12
Q
elevated, size variable, well encapsulated, deep
A
cyst
13
Q
flat, irregular, red lines
A
telangiectasia
14
Q
elevated keratinized cells, size variable
A
scale
15
Q
elevated, variable, itch-scratch-rash-itch
A
lichenification
