Medical Flashcards
The top layer of skin composed of epidermal cells are called what?
keratinocytes
A lesion that has not been altered y scratching, rubbing, scrubbing or other types of trauma is known as what?
Primary skin lesion
Is a flat, circumscribed (well defined) discolored lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter like a freckle is called?
Macule
Is an elevated solid lesion usually less than .5 cm in diameter like a wart is called?
Papule
An elevated, solid lesion usually greater than .5 cm in diameter that lacks any deep component is called?
Plaque
A flat, circumscribed, discolored lesion greater than 1 cm, a large macule or Mongolian spot is called?
Patch
An elevated solid lesion in the deep skin or subcutaneous tissues, also called larger or deeper papules are called?
Nodule
A firm, rounded flat-topped elevation of skin that is evanescent and pruritic (hive) is known as what?
Wheal
An elevated lesion that contains clear fluid and is less than .5cm also known as a water blister is called?
Vesicle
A localized, fluid-filled lesion usually greater than .5 cm also known as a blister is called?
Bulla
A lesion that contains purulent material also known as acne is called?
Pustule
an elevated and circumscribed, walled cavity that contains fluid or purulent material is called?
Cyst
a primary lesion that has been altered by scratching, scrubbing, or other types of trauma or caused by a type of injury or insult is known as?
Secondary skin lesion
a collection of cellular debris or dried blood or scab is called?
crust
is a partial focal loss of epidermis is known as what?
Erosion
A full-thickness crater that involves the dermis and epidermis, with loss of the surface epithelium is called?
Ulcer
A vertical loss of epidermis and dermis with sharply defined walls is called?
Fissure
a linear erosion created by scratching is called?
Exocriation
A collection of new connective tissue is called?
Scar
There are two common categories of skin cancer, what are they?
Nonmelanoma and malignant melanoma
Pressure ulcers are also known as what?
Decubitis
Atopic dermatitis and what often are used interchangeably?
Eczema
A superficial vesicopustular skin infection that primarily occurs on exposed areas of the face and extremities from scratching infected lesions is called?
Impetigo
Tiniea of the Head, scalp
capitas
Tinea of the body
corporis
Tinea of the groin or genitalia
cruris
Tinea of the feet
pedis
Tinea of the hands
Manuum
Tinea of the fingernails or toenails
Unguium
Tinea of the trunk
versicolor
A substance that can reverse the adverse effects of a poison
Antidote
A substance that can reverse the adverse effects of a venom by binding to it and inactivating it
Antivenin
a pesticide that inhibits acetylchoinesterase
Carbamate
Substances that decrease the time a poison spends in the GI tract by increasing bowel motility
Cathartics
A substance with a pH greater than 7; also known as a base or alkali
caustic
A substance that can bind metals; used as an antidote to many heavy metal poisonings
Chelating agent