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Integumentary System Flashcards

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1
Q

______ produce keratin which form the epidermis.

A

keratinocytes

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2
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medication ending in “can” are anti____.

A

antibacterials

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3
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medication ending in ‘sole’ and ‘statin’ are anti____.

A

antifungals

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4
Q

topical corticosteroids are given to reduce ______, ______, and ______.

A

inflammation, redness, and itching.

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5
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Triamcinolone and hydrocortisone are topical _______.

A

topical corticosteroids

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6
Q

Pruritus is ______.

A

itching

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7
Q

Urticaria is _____.

A

hives

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8
Q

Lichenified is ______.

A

thickened

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9
Q

ringlike with raised borders around flat centers of normal skin are _____ lesions.

A

annular lesions

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10
Q

circular lesions are known as ____.

A

circinate

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11
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well defined, sharp borders are ____ lesions.

A

circumscribed

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12
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diffused lesions are ______.

A

widespread

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13
Q

Macular lesions are ____.

A

flat

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14
Q

Papular lesions are ______.

A

raised

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15
Q

A ____ is a closed pouch under the skin that contains a fluid or semisolid substance.

A

cyst

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16
Q

A _____ is a discoloration of the skin that is flat & level with the skin.

A

macule

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17
Q

______ - skin stays stationary but client moves.

A

shear

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18
Q

______ - rubs against skin - body prominence.

A

friction

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19
Q

______ - release pressure see white.

A

blanchable

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20
Q

stage 1 ulcer is not _____ skin.

A

blanchable

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21
Q

stage 2 ulcer is exposed ____ that is non-intact.

A

exposed dermis

22
Q

stage 3 ulcer is all ___ layers exposed to ____ _____.

A

all 3 layers exposed / to adipose tissue

23
Q

stage 4 ulcer you should be able to ____ ____ ___.

A

muscle bone cartilage

24
Q

an unstageable ulcer is covered with ____.

A

eschar

25
Q

with an unstageable ulcer you need to remove ____ ____.

A

remove dead tissue

26
Q

Deep tissue injuries are not getting _____.

A

circulation

26
Q

To reduce the risk of pressure the HOB should not be elevated above ____ degrees to prevent shearing.

A

30 degrees

27
Q

to reduce pressure refrain from using ____ shaped pillows .

A

donut - shaped pillows

28
Q

turn and reposition a minimum of every ___ hours.

A

every 2 hours

29
Q

______ is a chronic autoimmune T-cell mediated inflammatory skin disease. there are periods of exacerbation & remissions.

A

psoriasis

30
Q

With the psoriasis the skin is?

A

scaly , red, and itchy

31
Q

_____ therapy is used to treat psoriasis.

A

light therapy

32
Q

What is used in systemic therapy to help alleviate psoriasis systems?

A
  1. methotrexate
  2. folic acid
  3. systemic retinoids
  4. infliximab
33
Q

____ ____ syndrome is a cytotoxic T-cell drug reaction.

A

Steven Johnson Syndrome

34
Q

Steven Johnson syndrome causes _____ cell death.

A

Keratinocyte cell death (in the epidermis)

35
Q

What is the tx for steven Johnson syndrome?

A
  1. fluids
  2. nutrition
  3. wound care
  4. corticosteroids
36
Q

Impetigo is caused by?

A

staph or strep

37
Q

Someone with MRSA needs to be on _____ precautions.

A

contact

38
Q

Type 1 HSV is cold cores on the ____ & ____.

A

mouth & face

39
Q

Type 2 HSV is ____ lesions.

A

genital lesions

40
Q

HSV can last ___ to ___ weeks

A

2 to 6 weeks

41
Q

what medication is used to treat HSV?

A

topical / oral antiviral

42
Q

____ ____ is group dressions with weeping and crusting. unilateral / follows a cranial nerve.

A

Herpes Zoster

43
Q

patients with Herpes zoster experience ___ & ____.

A

pain & parasthesia

44
Q

Tinea pedis is ____ _____.

A

athletes foot

45
Q

Tinea corpis is ______.

A

ringworm

46
Q

Tinea Capitis is on the _____.

A

scalp

47
Q

Patients with tine should do what?

A

keep areas clean & dry. No public showers or pools, don’t share footwear.

48
Q

______ is a yeast like fungal infection.

A

Candidiasis

49
Q

Candidiasis is common in ____ ____ & it causes ____ & ____.

A

skin folds / burning & itching

NGN-NCLEX 2024 (63 decks)

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