Intro to derm Flashcards

1
Q

a Macule is less than ____ cm

A

< 1.0

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2
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A Patch is more than ____ cm

A

> 1.0

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3
Q

Macules and pathces can both be described as Flat, Non-palpable and ____

A

Discoloration

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4
Q

Papules are less than or equal to ____ cm and plaques are exactly ____ cm.
both can be described as ____ and color can vary

A
  1. 1.0
  2. 1.0
  3. Palpable
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5
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Larger Nodules are over ____ cm, this could be a cause of concern because it represents a ____ .

A

1.1.0
2.tumor

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6
Q

a cyst can be descirbed as nodule, mobile, and well- ____.

A

circumscribed

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7
Q

a pustule can be described as ____-filled lesion up to 1.0cm

A

Pus

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8
Q

Pustules can be seen in Acne, and ____-

A

Folliculits

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9
Q

Vesicle and Bullae can be seen in many conditions. m/c in ____, Herpes simplex, chicken pox, and in ____Dermatitis

A
  1. Shingles (herpes zoster)
  2. herpetifromis
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10
Q

Wheals will appear when a ____ reaction occurs causing hives

A

allergic

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11
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Scales will look like snow meaning a ____ appearnace

A

Flaky

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12
Q

____ is asscoiated with impetigo. the cause is almost always a ____ infection.

A
  1. Honey crusted
  2. Bacterial
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13
Q

Ulcer will inlude loss of the epidermis and the ____. Heals ____ scarring

A
  1. Dermis
  2. with
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14
Q

Fissure inlcudes loss of the epidermis and the ____. it can look like sharply defined ____

A
  1. dermis
  2. cracking
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15
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Atrophy can be seen as ____ marks.

A

Stretch

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16
Q

a ____ is abnromal collection of connective tissue.

A

Scar

17
Q

Excoriation is cause by scratching and its lesion shape will usually be ____.

A

linear

18
Q

Burrow can be produced by ____ inscet.

A

parasites

19
Q

Iris-shaped lesions could be an indication of ____ disease.

A

Lyme
Note: wont always be lyme

20
Q

Zosterifrom-shaped lesions could be an indication of ____. they will present as unilateral in a ____ pattern

A
  1. Herpes Zoster
  2. dermatomal
21
Q

in a Darrier sign rubbing the lesion will cause a ____ flare

A

urticarial

22
Q

Auspitz sign will demonstrste as Pinpoint bleeding when the ____ is removed. this sign can be seen in ____

A
  1. scale
  2. Psoriasis
23
Q

Lateral pressure on a blister causing separation of dermis is the ____ sign.

A

Nikolsky

24
Q

____ is Minor trauma leads to new lesions at the site of trauma

A

Koebner phenomenon

25
Q

____ biopsy is the most appropriate biopsy if the lesion is most likely malignant

A

Excisional

26
Q

____ biopsy is the most appropriate biopsy if the lesion is benign

A

Shave

27
Q

a Punnch biopsy is for lesion that extands into ____ dermis

A

deeper

28
Q

In punch biopsy, close via secondary intent will be less than ____ mm. but if you have to suture it will be more than ____ mm.

A
  1. 4
  2. 4
29
Q

____ is the treatment of choice for skin cancers of the head and neck

A

Mohs Micrographic surgery

30
Q

when it comes to ulcer biopsy take the ____ of ulcer, not the center.

A

edge

31
Q

when you see skin scraping think…

A

Tzanck Smear

-evaluation for scabies and other ectoparasite infestations

32
Q

KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) is for superficial ____ infections.

A

Fungal

33
Q

Tzank Smear is used to detect ____ infections

A

Herpes. viridae

34
Q

this test asses for multinucleated giant cells with microscopy

A

Tzanck Smear

35
Q

what is an ultraviolent blacklight exam?
Hint: wood lamp

A

UV – blacklight on skin/scalp - Perform in dark room

Used to assess pigmentary disorders like vitiligo

36
Q

Cryosurgery is cheap and effective. it targets the small ____ lesions

A

superficial