Integumentary System Flashcards
______ produce keratin which form the epidermis.
keratinocytes
medication ending in “can” are anti____.
antibacterials
medication ending in ‘sole’ and ‘statin’ are anti____.
antifungals
topical corticosteroids are given to reduce ______, ______, and ______.
inflammation, redness, and itching.
Triamcinolone and hydrocortisone are topical _______.
topical corticosteroids
Pruritus is ______.
itching
Urticaria is _____.
hives
Lichenified is ______.
thickened
ringlike with raised borders around flat centers of normal skin are _____ lesions.
annular lesions
circular lesions are known as ____.
circinate
well defined, sharp borders are ____ lesions.
circumscribed
diffused lesions are ______.
widespread
Macular lesions are ____.
flat
Papular lesions are ______.
raised
A ____ is a closed pouch under the skin that contains a fluid or semisolid substance.
cyst
A _____ is a discoloration of the skin that is flat & level with the skin.
macule
______ - skin stays stationary but client moves.
shear
______ - rubs against skin - body prominence.
friction
______ - release pressure see white.
blanchable
stage 1 ulcer is not _____ skin.
blanchable
stage 2 ulcer is exposed ____ that is non-intact.
exposed dermis
stage 3 ulcer is all ___ layers exposed to ____ _____.
all 3 layers exposed / to adipose tissue
stage 4 ulcer you should be able to ____ ____ ___.
muscle bone cartilage
an unstageable ulcer is covered with ____.
eschar
with an unstageable ulcer you need to remove ____ ____.
remove dead tissue
Deep tissue injuries are not getting _____.
circulation
To reduce the risk of pressure the HOB should not be elevated above ____ degrees to prevent shearing.
30 degrees
to reduce pressure refrain from using ____ shaped pillows .
donut - shaped pillows
turn and reposition a minimum of every ___ hours.
every 2 hours
______ is a chronic autoimmune T-cell mediated inflammatory skin disease. there are periods of exacerbation & remissions.
psoriasis
With the psoriasis the skin is?
scaly , red, and itchy
_____ therapy is used to treat psoriasis.
light therapy
What is used in systemic therapy to help alleviate psoriasis systems?
- methotrexate
- folic acid
- systemic retinoids
- infliximab
____ ____ syndrome is a cytotoxic T-cell drug reaction.
Steven Johnson Syndrome
Steven Johnson syndrome causes _____ cell death.
Keratinocyte cell death (in the epidermis)
What is the tx for steven Johnson syndrome?
- fluids
- nutrition
- wound care
- corticosteroids
Impetigo is caused by?
staph or strep
Someone with MRSA needs to be on _____ precautions.
contact
Type 1 HSV is cold cores on the ____ & ____.
mouth & face
Type 2 HSV is ____ lesions.
genital lesions
HSV can last ___ to ___ weeks
2 to 6 weeks
what medication is used to treat HSV?
topical / oral antiviral
____ ____ is group dressions with weeping and crusting. unilateral / follows a cranial nerve.
Herpes Zoster
patients with Herpes zoster experience ___ & ____.
pain & parasthesia
Tinea pedis is ____ _____.
athletes foot
Tinea corpis is ______.
ringworm
Tinea Capitis is on the _____.
scalp
Patients with tine should do what?
keep areas clean & dry. No public showers or pools, don’t share footwear.
______ is a yeast like fungal infection.
Candidiasis
Candidiasis is common in ____ ____ & it causes ____ & ____.
skin folds / burning & itching
