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1
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When were baby boomers born ?

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between 1918 and 1945

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what must an esthetician working in a medical setting do ?

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supply patients with accurate information

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what two-teir licensing sructure has gained the supposr of a large number of estheticians and educators?

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600 hour basic and 600 hour advanced

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what title do some estheticians use to indicate a more results-oriented and scientific approach to skin care ?

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clinical esthetician

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what should you to voice your opinion of you have a strong feeling about the recognition of you esthetician license in a medical office ?

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take an active role in organizations that advocate for this role of estheticians

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what tem refers to the type of treatments and services you can perform under your license?

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scope of practice

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who should you contact to obtain a copy of the regulations governing estheticians in your state

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state board

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what body is responsible for licensing physicians

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state board of registration for medicine

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what is one of the most common medical specialties associated with esthetics?

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plastic surgery

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What type of specialist do estheticians work with to offer skin care services to patients going through cancer treatment?

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oncology

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what does a dermatologist specialize in treating ?

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diseases of the skin, hair and nails

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what condition is commonly treated by a cosmetic dermatologists

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hyperplasia

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what term refers to dermatologists who also perform plastic or cosmetic surgery?

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dermatological surgeon

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what term refers to a physician who specializes in performing surgery for cosmetic or reconstructive surgery ?

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plastic surgeon

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abdominoplasty

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tummy tuck

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what does a reconstructive surgeon specialize in ?

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procedures that are medically necessary

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what title is reserved for physicians who have taken and passed the exam required for board certification in their respective specialties ?

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board certified

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what term has been used to describe a facility that integrates traditional spa services with medical esthetic procedures

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medical spa

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what is not one of the specialists commonly found on staff at a medical spa

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podiatrist

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20
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how many clock hours of class and or practical hands on training time are typically required for those enrolled in full time programs ?

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30-40

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how long will it take you to graduate if your state requires 1200 hours of training with a maximum of 40 hours per week

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30 weeks

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how many years of education are typically required for a bachelors degree ?

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four

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23
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years of education for a doctoral degree ?

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eight

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how long are doctors typically required to spend in an internship in addition to an academic program ?

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one year

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25
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what nursing dgree requires the most education?

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registered nurse RN

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what type of degree in a RN awarded upon graduation

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bachelor of science BS

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what is not something that an esthetician working in a medical practice should do ?

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explain to new staff members when it is appropriate to disregard OSHA standards

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28
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How often must nurses, physician assistants, and medical assistants nationwide complete recurrent training ?

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every year

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what term refers for a philosophy of reasoning based on first generating and then testing a hypothesis ?

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scientific method

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what group is not given the factor being tested when testing a hypothesis ?

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control group

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what term refers to a substance that is similar to but not the same substance as what is given to the experimental group ?

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placebo

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what is the 3rd step on the scientific method

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experiment to prove or disprove the hypothesis

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33
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what does the fda require manufactures to do ?

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list all ingredients use in their products

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what term refers to evidence based on observation and theory rather than scientific experimentation

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anecdotal evidence

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35
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what does the O in SOAP stand for ?

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objective

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36
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what is a suffix

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word part added to the end of the word

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37
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who is considered the father of medicin

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imhotep

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38
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where should you start with decoding a medical term

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suffix

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39
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what is the root word of electroencephalography

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encephalo

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what is the combining vowel in the word polyneuropathy

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O

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what is the plural for of ilieum

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ilea

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what should you do when pluralizing a term that ends with ax

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drop the x and add ces

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what is the plural form of vas

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vasa

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44
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what does the word carcinogen mean

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an agent that produces cancer

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45
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what does the root word arc mean ?

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arched

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46
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what does the root word cau mean

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to burn

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47
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what root word means skin ?

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cut

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48
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what color does the root erythr refer to

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red

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what root word means bag

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foll

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what does the root word later mean

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side

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what does the word macula mean

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a spot of discoloration

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what root means dark

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melan

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53
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what does a neurologist study

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nerves

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what root word means eye

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op

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what does the word phlebismus mean?

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swelling of a vein

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what does the root word tox mean

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poison

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57
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what prefix means around

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circum

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what does the prefix hyper mean

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more

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what prefix means around or nearby ?

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peri

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what does the prefix retro mean

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backward

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what does the word secernmeant mean ?

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glandular secretion

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what does the root word trans mean ?

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across

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what is an example of a suffix that changes the root word into a adjective ?

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ical

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what does the suffix itis mean

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inflammation

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65
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what sufffix means condition or process ?

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y

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66
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what sound should you make when pronouncing the letter combination ps

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s

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67
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what in the correct way to pronounce the word hemoptysis

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hee-MOP-tuh-sis

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what is the correct way to pronunce the word rugae ?

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ROO-jee

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what sound should you make when pronouncing the letter combo ph

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f

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what sound should you make when pronouncing the letter x in the word xanthic

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z

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what will happen in a product in placed more deeply that is recommended ?

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it will absorb more quickly

72
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what is a potential complication of a neurotoxin treatment

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ptosis

73
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how long do the effects of a neurotoxin treatment last

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3 to 5 months

74
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how long does an appointment for botox treatment typically last

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15 minutes

75
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what is botox cosmetic used for

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reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

76
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what illness is caused by a different version onf the bacterium used in botox

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botulism

77
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what type of allergy is a contraindication for dysport treatments

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cows milk

78
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what is the only fda approved indication for treatment with neurotoxins

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glabellar frown lines

79
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what in not one of the key indicators that the physician will look for when discussing neurotoxin therapy for the brow

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mentalis involovement

80
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what statement about marionette lines is correct

A

neurotoxin therapy can be used to improve their appearance

81
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what percentage of the botox pop will develop blocking antibodies

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1 to 2 %

82
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what is a common side effect of botox when used in glabellar treatment?

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asymmetry after injection

83
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what is not one of the synonyms for dermal filling

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firm tissue augmentation

84
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what is not on of the natural products commonly included in dermal fillers

A

liquid silicone

85
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what do the products found in dermal fillers do

A

correct facial proportions

86
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what is one of the indications for dermal filling

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hollow cheeks

87
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what term has been used to describe fillers

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liquid face lift

88
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what type of injectable seemsto hold the best hope for a perfect dermal filler

A

hyaluronic acid

89
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what part of the body contains about 50% of the hyaluronic acid found within the body

A

skin

90
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what dermal filler in not FDA approved

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macrolane

91
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what complication in commonly seen in clients after treatment with Restylane

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erythema

92
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what is juvederm used to treat

A

nasolabial folds

93
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what product is recommended for treating the lipodystrophy

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sculptura

94
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how long after the desired result is achieved will sculptura last, with touch ups

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two years

95
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what term refers to an added difficulty that occurs deing the course of normal treatment

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complicaiton

96
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how much does the injector correct on the initial visit when treating upper lip lines

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no more than 50 %

97
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what is not a factor believed to significantly increase a persons chance of having vericose veins

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occupation

98
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what condition automatically disqualifies a person from sclerotherapy

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diabetes

99
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what does the peel process typically include

A

flaky skin and redness

100
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what are the 4 levels of peeling

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very superficial, superficial,moderate and deep

101
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what is the typical ph of the glycoloc or lactic acid solution used in a medical peel

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2.0

102
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what statement about salycylic acid is correct

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it comes in strengths from 20-50%

103
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what is the most commonly recognized TCA peel

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Obagi Blue Peel

104
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what are TCA peels used for

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flattening scarring

105
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how do chemical peels accelerate the natual sloughing of older dead skin cells

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by inducing the production of new collagen

106
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what is the medical term for a face lift

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rhytidectomy

107
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what should patients with very short hair do before a face lift surgery

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grow their hair out

108
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what rhytidectomy technique involves the deep plane

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subperiosteal

109
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what statement about the thread lift procedure is correct

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surgery time is usually less than an hour

110
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who are most forehead lift procedures performed on

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ages 40 and 65

111
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what is a benefit of the endoscopic forehead lift

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patients typically have a faster recovery than with the classic lift

112
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how long does a forehead lift take

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one to two hours

113
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what can a blepharoplasty do

A

elevate eyerbrow overhang

114
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what medical condition makes blepharoplasty more risky

A

graves disease

115
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what is electrocoutery used for

A

controlling bleeding

116
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what does the surgeon commonly do after blepharoplasty

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lubricate the eyelids with ointment

117
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what is the medical term for nose job

A

rhinoplasty

118
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what term refers to a condition in which the middle wall inside the nose is displaced into the airway

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deviated nasal septum

119
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what is not a factor that can influence the rhinoplasty procedure and results

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patients diet

120
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what term refers to surgery in which there is an insicion between the nostrils that can leave a faint scar

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open rhinoplasty

121
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what is the nedical term for chin implant surgery

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mentoplasty

122
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what condition is most likely to disqualify a patient for a intraoral placement of facial implants

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gum disease

123
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what type of surgery involves inserting sythentic implants in a woman’s breasts to enhance the size and shape of her bust

A

mammoplasty

124
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what statement about mammograms is correct

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a presence of breast implants makes them more difficult to take and read

125
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what does breast ptosis refer to ?

A

drooping breasts

126
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what is not a type of incision commonly used with breast lift procedures?

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diagonal

127
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what is not a symptom of condition that can be relieved through a breast reduction sugery?

A

inablility to breast feed

128
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what statement about breast reduction surgery is correct

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it is most often performed under general anesthesia

129
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when is the initial stage of breast reconstruction usually performed

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immediately after the mastectomy

130
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what method of breast reconstruction surgery involves a flap of tissue that remains attached to its original site via its blood supply

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musculotaneous flap

131
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how long must the surgical drain typically remain in place after breast reconstruction surgery

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one to two weeks

132
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what condition is bariactric surgery used to treat

A

morbid obesity

133
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what is a primary consideration when the surgeon is deciding which abdominoplasty technique to use

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extent of the laxity of the parients abdominal fascial wall

134
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what statement about the partial abdominoplasty procedure is correct

A

the incision is much shorter

135
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what is the most commonly performed procedure in the US

A

breast augmentation, or lipo

136
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what person would likely obtain the best results from liposuction

A

younger person with tighter skin

137
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what type of medication should patients considering liposuction avoid

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those that affect blood coagulation

138
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what is a possible side effect of laser liposuction

A

numbness

139
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what is mesotherapy used for

A

reducing cellulite on the legs and butttocks

140
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what is not a significant side effect of mesotherapy

A

immobility of the treated area for a few days

141
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what type of reactions do laser procedures result in

A

biological and physiological

142
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what term refers to the breakdown of collagen fibers when exposed to heat

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collagen shrinkage

143
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what term refers to a person who is not under a physicians care but instead comes to your place of business for esthetic services

A

client

144
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what is an ablative procedure

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a procedure that disrupts the epidermis and possibly the dermis

145
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how long before and surgery or ablative procedure should you begin a treatment plan for a client

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at least 2 weeks

146
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what does manual lymph drainage do

A

remove wastes

147
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what is a type of superficial chemical peel

A

retinoic acid

148
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how long after a peel should a client generally wait before using a scrub

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3 to 5 days

149
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How long before a micro treatment should the client stop using ahas

A

one to two days

150
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what is an enzyme peel commonly used in enzyme peels

A

bromelin

151
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what type of enzyme peel is communly used on sensitive skin

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papaya

152
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what type of benefits of ultrasonic treatments make the particuarly suited to presurgical treatments

A

hydrating and exfoliating

153
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how often should clients be seen when undergoing microcurrent facial toning

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twice a week

154
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how long should the client wait between presurgical lymph drainage treatments

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2 to 3 days

155
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what should be part of the last presurgical treatment

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high frequency treatment

156
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how long before surgery should a client begin using the products in a presurgical home care kit

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2-8 weeks

157
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what is a necessary characteristic for products used with oncology patients

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gentle

158
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what product os commonly included in prelaser home care kits

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hydroquinone

159
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what part of the face should clients be instructed to AVOID when using the lightener in a prelaser skin care kit

A

eye area

160
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what type of product in not typically included in a presurgery home care kit

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lip balm

161
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what vitamins are commonly found in eye creams included in presurgery home care kits

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ACE

162
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what two steps can be combined in the morning when using a presurgical home care kit

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exfoliating and moisturizing, or moisturizing and applying sunscreen

163
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what type of medication is famvir

A

antiviral

164
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what item is applied in the morning but not the evening

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sunscreen

165
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what term refers to the regrowth of skin that occurs in the first two weeks after laser resurfacing

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reepitheliailzation

166
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what is the proper recipe for the solution soak patients should apply after the dressing from a laser resurfacing procedure is removed

A

one teaspoon of vinegar to one cup of water

167
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what product should be applied to the skin after the solution soak for a patient recovering from a laser resurfacing procedure

A

aquaphor

168
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how long can erythema or intense redness remain after a laser treatment

A

up to two or three months

169
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what should the patient use to cleanse the surgical site in the week after a face life or forehead lift

A

warm, soft cloth

170
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what should the patient apply after cleansing the surgical site 8-15 days after the procedure

A

antobiotic ointment

171
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how often should you perform manual lymph drainage on a patient 2 weeks after a face lift

A

twice weekly

172
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how long after a facelift or forehead lift can clients typically return to the home care regimen

A

3 weeks

173
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what should a patient use to reduce postsurgical swelling after a blepharoplasty procedure

A

ice packs

174
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how long must the sutures remain in place following a blepharoplasty

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5-10 days

175
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what is the purpose of thaving a patient wear a chin neck bra following a jowl liposuction

A

to enhance healing and reduce bleeding

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