Integumentary System Chapter 5- Key terms

Question 1

papule

Answer 1

solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm that maybe same color as skin or pigmented. ex: nevus, wart, pimple, ringworm

Question 2

nodule

Answer 2

palpable, circumscribed lesion; larger and deeper than a papule; extends into the dermal area. ex: intradermal nevus, benign or malignant tumor

Question 3

tumor

Answer 3

solid, elevated lesion larger than 2 cm that extended into the dermal and subcutaneous area. ex: lipoma, steatoma, dermatofibroma, hemangioma

Question 4

macule

Answer 4

flat, pigmented, circumscribed area less than 1 cm diameter; freckle, mole, or rash that occurs on rubella

Question 5

wheal

Answer 5

elevated, firm, round lesion with localized skin edema that varies in size, shape, and color; paler in the center, accompanied by itching. ex: hives, incest bite, urticaria

Question 6

vesicle

Answer 6

elevated, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5 cm. ex: poison ivy, shingles, chickenpox

Question 7

pustule

Answer 7

small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus; usually less than 1 cm. ex: acne, furuncle, pustular psoriasis, scabies

Question 8

bulla

Answer 8

a vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm; second-degree burns, severe poison oak, poison ivy

Question 9

excoriations

Answer 9

linear stretch marks or traumatization abrasions of the epidermis. ex: scratches, abrasions, chemical or thermal burns

Question 10

fissure

Answer 10

small slit or crack like sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation or drying

Question 11

ulcer

Answer 11

an open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring. ex: pressure sores, basal cell carcinoma

Question 12

androgen

Answer 12

generic term for agent that stimulates development of male characteristics, usually a hormone such as testosterone and androsterone

Question 13

first degree burn

Answer 13

superficial, least serious type, only involve top layers of skin, the epidermis

Question 14

second degree burn

Answer 14

partial-thickness, deep burns that damage the epidermis and part of the dermis, usually have fluid-filled blisters

Question 15

third degree burn

Answer 15

full-thickness, the epidermis and dermis are destroyed and some of the under lying connective tissue is damaged, leaving skin waxy and charred with insensitivity to touch. Underlying bone, muscle, and tendon may be damaged also

Question 16

tumor staging (most common)

Answer 16

T- size and invasiveness of primary tumor
N- area lymph nodes involved
M- invasiveness (metastasis) of primary tumor

Question 17

antifungals

Answer 17

alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity resulting in cell death

Question 18

antihistamines

Answer 18

inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine

Question 19

antiparasitics

Answer 19

kills parasites, such as mites and lice

Question 20

antiseptics

Answer 20

topically applied agents that inhibit the growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections

Question 21

corticosteroids

Answer 21

decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system’s inflammatory response to tissue damage

Question 22

keratolytics

Answer 22

destroy and softening the outer layer of skin so that it is sloughed off or shed

Question 23

protectives

Answer 23

cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin

Question 24

topical anesthetics

Answer 24

block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes

Question 25

Bx, bx

Answer 25

biopsy

Question 26

BCC

Answer 26

basal cell carcinoma

Question 27

C&S

Answer 27

culture and sensitivity

Question 28

CA

Answer 28

cancer; cardiac arrest; chronological age

Question 29

FS

Answer 29

frozen section

Question 30

ID

Answer 30

intradermal

Question 31

I&D

Answer 31

incision and drainage

Question 32

IMP

Answer 32

impression (synonymous and diagnosis)

Question 33

IV

Answer 33

intravenous

Question 34

TNM

Answer 34

tumor, node, metastasis

Question 35

ung

Answer 35

ointment

Question 36

XP, XDP

Answer 36

xeroderma pigmentosum