Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Part 2 Boards > Geriatrics, Derm, Mouth, Nails > Flashcards

Geriatrics, Derm, Mouth, Nails Flashcards

1
Q

what is the most common endocrine cause of carpal tunnel

A

hypothyroid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what is presbyopia

results in what

A

loss of lens elasticity

results in farsightedness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what is presbycusis

A

loss of high tones

sensorineural loss

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what causes central field vision loss

A

macular degeneration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what is MC cause of conduction loss in elderly

A

cerumen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what is the most common traumatic fracture in elderly

A

fall down and break wrist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what is the most common spontaneous fracture in elderly

A

break a hip

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

stroke affects what part of the blood vessel

A

tear of intimal layer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what are barnacles of old age

A

seborrheic keratosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what are precancerous lesion in the mouth

A

lichenification and leukoplakia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

constipation in elderly is due to what

A

due to decrease fiber and fluid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

how do you diagnose osteoporosis

A

DEXA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

is PSA specific

A

no

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

arterial insufficiency results in what

A

pale thin skin

smokers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

venous insufficiency results in what

A

rubor stasis dermatitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

MC cause of vision loss in elderly

A

cataracts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what stays unchanged in the blood due to age and what goes up due to age

A

blood glucose, calcium, and WBCs - same

fat, ESR. residual volume - increase

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

osteoporosis has __ blood calcium

A

normal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

freckle is example of what skin lesion

A

macule <1cm flat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

wart is example of what skin lesion

A

papule <1cm raised solid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

herpes are example of what skin lesion

A

vesicle <1cm raised serous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

acne is example of what skin lesion

A

pustule <1cm raised pus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

mongolian is example of what skin lesion

A

birthmark >1cm flat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

arthritis are example of what skin lesion

A

nodules >1cm raised solid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
pemphigus is example of what skin lesion
bullae >1cm raised serous
26
boil or carbuncle is example of what skin lesion
furuncle >1cm raised pus
27
what is most common skin cancer
basal cell
28
waxy pearly rodent ulcer is associated with what skin cancer
basal cell
29
irregular flaky actinic keratosis is associated with what skin cancer
squamous cell
30
pigmented multicolor is associated with what skin cancer
melanoma
31
what is the most invasive form of skin cancer
melanoma
32
what are precancerous skin conditions
actinic keratosis - yellow leukoplakia - white
33
describe psoriasis
silver scales or plaques - MC and significant pitted nails extensors
34
what causes contact dermatitis on flexor surfaces and you must remove agent to heal
eczema
35
what is a term for person who has lice what is a term for baby lice
pediculosis nits
36
what is a term for a person who has mites
scabies
37
ringworm is also termed
tinea capitis
38
what is the skin rash called in Lyme disease what's the vector
erythema migrans deer tick
39
what causes shiny red vesicles on skin, patches, and fever what condition is this associated with
erysipelas strep
40
what is a herald patch associated with when talking about dermatology
pityriasis rosea
41
red skin patches in shape of Xmas tree like pattern seen on the trunk indicates what what is this due to
pityriasis rosea post viral infection
42
what is another term for really bad dandruff what are some key terms Tx
seborrheic dermatitis scaly, oily, itchy, erythema sulfur shampoo
43
what two skin conditions are sun sensitive
dermatomyositis | SLE
44
what condition produces a heliotrope rash that can be seen on the face and eyelids
dermatomyositis
45
what condition produces a malar heliotrope rash on the face
SLE
46
what is acne called on young people
acne vulgaris
47
what is acne called that presents with a red nose in older people
acne rosacea
48
what is the primary lesion of impetigo secondary
vesicle or bullae crust
49
what subcutaneous fungus causes white patches
tinea versicolor
50
what causes thickened epidermis induced by scratching
lichenification
51
what are brown flat warty lesion that are considered a group of hamartomas
epidermal nevus
52
what are red elevated birthmarks called
hemangioma
53
what is considered to by a flat dark region on the skin
Mongolian
54
coast of Maine
fibrous dysplasia
55
coast of California
neurofibromatosis
56
what is another term for purple
violacceous
57
what are the 2 purple conditions
kaposi sarcoma - blood vessel cancer - purple or black lichen planus - white glossitis - nail ridges - purple skin - purple papules
58
increased sed rate and >50 years old may indicate
giant cell arteritis MM
59
what is the most common mouth lesion what color is this lesion
fordyce spot yellow
60
what is a yellow center red halo canker sore called
apathos stomatitis
61
what are mouth lesions that occur in children with mercury poisoning
acrodynia
62
what is the term for enlarged swollen tongue what causes this
glossitis vit B def
63
what are the 3 white lesions of the mouth describe peeling
leukoplakia - can't peel off hair leukoplakia - can peel off thrush - can peel off
64
what is produced by an exotoxin and produces a pseudomembrane in the throat
diphtheria
65
what causes a beefy red tongue
scarlet fever
66
what are white spots on a erythematous base called seen in what
koplik spots measles
67
clubbing of the nails is seen in what condition
COPD, cancer, RA
68
what's is an ingrown toenail also called
onychocryptosis
69
pitted nails is seen in what condition
psoriasis
70
transverse grooves or beau lines on nails are seen in what condition
systemic illness
71
what is a thickened nail bed called
parayonychia
72
what is inflammation around the nail bed called
onychia or onugum
73
what are white nail beds with a red moon called
leukonychia
74
splinter hemorrhages in the nails are seen in what condition what nodes are common on the ends of digits for this condition
SBE subacute bacterial endocarditis oslers nodes
75
koilonychia is seen in what condition describe
irone def and fungus lifting or coiling of nail bed - spoon shaped nail
76
onychomycosis is seen in what condition describe
Fungal infection lifting or coiling of nail beds

Part 2 Boards (34 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions