Integumentary Disorders

Question 1

macular

Answer 1

flat spots on skin; not raised

Question 2

papular

Answer 2

solid growth, elevated from the skin

Question 3

pustular

Answer 3

small collections of pus on top of skin

Question 4

vesicular

Answer 4

blister on the skin, serous fluid

Question 5

impetigo

Answer 5

honey color crusty exudate

cool compresses to remove

Question 6

folliculitis

Answer 6

red, raised hair follicles

aggressive hygiene

Question 7

staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (severe cellulitis)

Answer 7

red, weeping surface (typically in face, groin, axilla)

antibiotics to treat

Question 8

tinea -fungal disease of the skin can be anywhere on the body

Answer 8

○ Pedis - feet (Athletes foot)
○ Capitis - ringworm of the scalp (treatment = 42 days of antibiotics
○ Cruris - inguinal creases, inner thigh (Jock itch)
Corporis - ringworm of the body

Question 9

pediculosis capitis

Answer 9

head lice

Question 10

scabies

Answer 10

in creases of skin, mites can live more than 4 days w/o skin contact

Question 11

diaper candidiasis

Answer 11

fiery red lesions, scaling in skin folds, satellite lesions, medications end in zol

Question 12

atopic dermatitis

Answer 12

eczema

Question 13

erythema multiforme (steve-johnson syndrome)

Answer 13

reaction to a viral infection or drug (can happen when treat mono with antibiotics)
lesions progress over time; self-resolving condition

Question 14

urticaria

Answer 14

hives

Question 15

seborrhea

Answer 15

cradle cap

flaky, yellow scales