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1
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The top layer of skin composed of epidermal cells are called what?

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keratinocytes

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A lesion that has not been altered y scratching, rubbing, scrubbing or other types of trauma is known as what?

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Primary skin lesion

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Is a flat, circumscribed (well defined) discolored lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter like a freckle is called?

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Macule

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Is an elevated solid lesion usually less than .5 cm in diameter like a wart is called?

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Papule

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An elevated, solid lesion usually greater than .5 cm in diameter that lacks any deep component is called?

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Plaque

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A flat, circumscribed, discolored lesion greater than 1 cm, a large macule or Mongolian spot is called?

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Patch

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An elevated solid lesion in the deep skin or subcutaneous tissues, also called larger or deeper papules are called?

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Nodule

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A firm, rounded flat-topped elevation of skin that is evanescent and pruritic (hive) is known as what?

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Wheal

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An elevated lesion that contains clear fluid and is less than .5cm also known as a water blister is called?

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Vesicle

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A localized, fluid-filled lesion usually greater than .5 cm also known as a blister is called?

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Bulla

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A lesion that contains purulent material also known as acne is called?

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Pustule

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an elevated and circumscribed, walled cavity that contains fluid or purulent material is called?

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Cyst

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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?

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Secondary skin lesion

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a collection of cellular debris or dried blood or scab is called?

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crust

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is a partial focal loss of epidermis is known as what?

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Erosion

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A full-thickness crater that involves the dermis and epidermis, with loss of the surface epithelium is called?

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Ulcer

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A vertical loss of epidermis and dermis with sharply defined walls is called?

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Fissure

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18
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a linear erosion created by scratching is called?

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Exocriation

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19
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A collection of new connective tissue is called?

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Scar

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There are two common categories of skin cancer, what are they?

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Nonmelanoma and malignant melanoma

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21
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Pressure ulcers are also known as what?

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Decubitis

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22
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Atopic dermatitis and what often are used interchangeably?

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Eczema

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A superficial vesicopustular skin infection that primarily occurs on exposed areas of the face and extremities from scratching infected lesions is called?

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Impetigo

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24
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Tiniea of the Head, scalp

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capitas

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25
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Tinea of the body

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corporis

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26
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Tinea of the groin or genitalia

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cruris

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27
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Tinea of the feet

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pedis

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28
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Tinea of the hands

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Manuum

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29
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Tinea of the fingernails or toenails

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Unguium

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30
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Tinea of the trunk

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versicolor

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31
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A substance that can reverse the adverse effects of a poison

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Antidote

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32
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A substance that can reverse the adverse effects of a venom by binding to it and inactivating it

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Antivenin

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33
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a pesticide that inhibits acetylchoinesterase

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Carbamate

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34
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Substances that decrease the time a poison spends in the GI tract by increasing bowel motility

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Cathartics

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35
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A substance with a pH greater than 7; also known as a base or alkali

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caustic

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36
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A substance that can bind metals; used as an antidote to many heavy metal poisonings

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Chelating agent

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37
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Unique identification number of chemicals, much like a person’s Social Security number

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Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS) number

38
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A substance able to corrode tissue or metal (e.g., acids and bases)

39
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The process of removing dangerous substances from the patient; may involve removing substances from the skin and or removing substances from the GI tract

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Decontamination

40
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Inernalization of more than the safe amount of a medication or drug; often associated with illegal drugs when a user administers too great an amount of substance; may be used to commit suicide

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Drug overdose

41
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The process of injecting venom into a wound; venomous animals include snakes, insects, and marine creatures

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Envenomation

42
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A large molecule that performs a biochemical reaction in the cell

43
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A method of internal decontamination that involves emptying the stomach contents through an orogastric or nasogastric tube

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Gastric lavage

44
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A member of a large class of chemicals belonging to the petroleum derivative family; they have a variety of uses, such as solvents, oils, reagents, and fuels

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Hydrocarbons

45
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Being under the effect of a toxin or drug; common terminology (nonmedical) refers to intoxication as being under the effect of alcohol or illegal drugs

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Intoxification

46
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The injury seen when skin and cells are dissolved and die; bases (alkalis) commonly cause this injury

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Liquefacation necrosis

47
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The oxidation of hemoglobin from the ferrous iron to the ferric iron state.

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Methemoglobinemia

48
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The stinging cells many marine creatures use to envenomate and immobilize prey.

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Nematocyst

49
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A substance that counteracts the effects of acids or bases; brings the pH of a solution back to 7

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Neutralizing agent

50
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Desensitization of the sense of smell

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olfactory fatigue

51
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a pesticide that inhibits acetylcholinesterase

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organophosphate

52
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The accidental or intentional ingestion of an excess of a substance with the potential for toxicity

53
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Any substance that can harm the human body also known as a toxin

54
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Any one of a number of large molecules composed of amino acids that form the structural components of cells or carry out biochemical functions

55
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A substance converted to a toxin through a biochemical process in the body; would be harmless if not converted

56
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The ration of the amount of drug to produce a therapeutic dose compared with the amount of drug that produces a lethal does; a narrow therapeutic window is dangerous because of the greater possibility of undermedicating and the greater possibility of overdosing

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Therapeutic index

57
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the study of poisons

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Toxicology

58
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A classification system of toxic syndromes by signs and symptoms

59
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Any substance that can harm the human body; also known as a poison

60
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The 4 digit number assigned to chemicals during transit by the U.S. DOT; the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebooks lists useful information about these chemicals

61
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The pressure exerted by a vapor against the sides of a closed container; a measure of volatility-high vapor pressure means it is a volatile substance.

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Vapor pressure

62
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The poison injected by venomous animals such as snakes, insects, and marine creatures

63
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A measure of how quickly a material passes into the vapor or gas state; the greater the volatility, the greater its rate of evaporation

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Volatility

64
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Chemical release or spill awareness acronym is what?

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Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, Notify (RAIN)

65
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Chemical database WISER stands for what?

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Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders

66
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The DOT defines a strong acid or base at what pH?

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Strong Acid is less than 2 and Strong base is more than 12.5

67
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Ammonium nitrate can cause methemoglobinemia in infants called?

68
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an agent that kills or impedes a viurs

69
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The period after infection during which the disease may be transmitted to another host

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Communicable period

70
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The interval between the first appearance of symptoms and resolution

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Disease period

71
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A body’s ability to resist a particular disease

72
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The time between exposure to a disease pathogen and the appearance of the first signs or symptoms

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Incubation period

73
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Inflammation and swelling of the cornea

74
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Period during and after infection in which the disease is no longer transmissable

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Latent period

75
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Inflammation of the inner brain coverings

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Leptomeningitis

76
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General feeling of illness without any specific symptoms

77
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A symptom indicating the onset of a disease

78
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The ability of the body to defend itself against disease-causing microorganisms

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Resistance

79
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Distorted grinning expression caused by involuntary contraction of the facial muscles

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Risus sardonicus

80
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vulnerability or weakness to a specific pathogen; the opposite of resistance

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Susceptibility

81
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Repeated, prolonged contraction of muscles, especially of the face and limbs

82
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A mode of transmission of a disease, typically from an insect or animal

83
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A term used to refer to either the relative pathogenicity or the relative ability to do damage to the host of an infectious agaent

84
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The period after infection during which the antigen is present but no antibody is detectable

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Window phase

85
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Successful transmission of disease requires 3 conditions what are they?

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virulence (strength of the organism) of the disease or its dose, immune status of the host, and the correct mode of entry

86
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Syphilis can affect any organ system and has come to be known as what?

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The great imitator

87
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What is the second most common STD in the US?

88
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What is the most common STD in the US?

89
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Chlamydia is the leading cause of preventable _______ worldwide.

90
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An Act that requires that employers designate a person or officer within the organization to whom exposed employees should report is called?

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The Ryan White Act

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