Lecture 12: Misc Derm Disorders Flashcards
What ethnicity is Acanthosis Nigricans MC in?
African Americans
If you see Acanthosis nigricans is a patient who is not obese or diabetic, it should raise your suspicion for…
Malignancy
Gastric carcinoma
Esp if not on the classic neck or axilla
The MC drug that can induce acanthosis nigricans is
Niacin
Acanthosis can be inherited via a (genetic pattern)
Autosomal dominant
The two classic locations for Acanthosis nigricans are…
- Neck folds
- Axillae
What is diagnostic for acanthosis nigricans?
Not required
Skin biopsy
Two chronic conditions commonly associated with acanthosis nigricans are…
- DM
- PCOS
I feel like he might ask you what labs to order if you see this
If a non-obese, non-diabetic, non-PCOS patient presents with acanthosis nigricans on their knuckles, you should consider sending them to…
GI for endoscopy
Gastric carcinoma
The MCC of pressure injuries overall is…
Impaired mobility
The MC 2 locations for pressure injuries are…
- Sacrum
- Hip
Pressure injuries place patients with same risk factors at () times greater risk of death
4.5x
The top two
T/F: A pressure injury is generally wider at the base.
True
NPUAP staging for pressure injuries is specially for….
Initial evaluation + documentation
NOT TO EVALUATE WOUND PROGRESS
Also can’t reverse stage by healing.
Stage 1 pressure injury buzzwords
- Skin is intact
- Non-blanchable hyperemia
Skin intact is automatically stage 1
Stage 2 pressure injury buzzwords
- No visible SC tissue
- No granulation or eschar
Stage 3 pressure injury buzzwords
- Full thickness skin loss
- Exposed SC tissue
- Eschar or granulation
- Epibole: rolled wound edge
Stage 4 pressure injury buzzwords
- Full thickness skin loss + tissue loss
- Visible muscle/bone/cartilage
Unstageable pressure injuries are characterized by…
Covered in slough or eschar
Will be at least a stage 3.
T/F: You should remove a stable eschar in order to properly stage a pressure injury
False
Do not remove for staging purposes
A foul odor associated with a pressure injury indicates…
Anaerobic infection
The 3 mainstays of reducing risk factors for pressure injuries include…
- Nutrition (more protein/calories)
- Redistribute pressure (Q2h turns, head 30deg, massage)
- Clean skin (mild cleansing) and keep dry
Local wound care of a stage 1 pressure injury is…
Cover with transparent film for protection.
Local wound care for a stage 2 pressure injury uses…
Transparent or hydrocolloid dressings.