Module 3 Integumentary System Flashcards by Kailash Jagessar

Vesicles around mouth is

Herpes Simplex Type 1

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Vesicles on genitalia, is contagious, and recurs is

Herpes Simplex Type 2

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What is the diagnostic test for Herpes Simplex

Culture

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Caused by the varicella virus, shingles

Herpes Zoster

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inflamed spinal ganglia pain, vesicles, crust near thoracic area

Herpes Zoster

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What is a common treatment med for Herpes Zoster

Acyclovir

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What is the diagnostic test for Herpes Zoster

Culture

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When is a person most likely to get Herpes Simplex

When immune system is down

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Area where there is a lot of nerves is called

Ganglia

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What kind of medications do we give for Herpes Simplex type 1

Antivirals

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Fluid filled lesions are called

Vesicles

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What is the cure for Herpes Simplex

No cure

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When is Herpes Simplex contagious

when lesions are present

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What is the main priority for a patient that has just developed Herpes Zoster

Get them antivirals asap

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When do we use Zostavax vaccine

Over 60 who has had shingles as a kid

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If someone comes in contact with a person who has had Herpes Zoster what might they develop

Chicken pox

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Superficial infection of the epidermis, most common in children

Impetigo Contagiosa

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How do we treat Impetigo Contagiosa

Topical and Systemic antibiotics such as Bactroban

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How do we apply Bactroban

Get crust off before applying ointment, by gentle washing and antibacterial soap

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What is the diagnostic test for Impetigo Contagiosa

Culture

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Acute localized inflammatory infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue usually caused by strep or staph

Cellulitis

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In patients with Cellulitis skin should feel

Warm and tender

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Ringworm of the scalp, infection of hair follicles and surrounding skin

Tinea Capitis

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Raised areas that you can feel

Papules

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Temporary alopecia with characteristics of black dots

Tinea Capitis

Ringworm of the body, affects trunk and extremities

Tinea Corporis

Pruritic annular plaques with scaling vesicle formation

Tinea Corporis

Known as jock itch, affects groin including genitalia, pubic hair, perineal skin

Tinea Cruris

More common in people who are physically active, obese, can extend to inner thighs & buttocks

Tinea Cruris

Known as athlete's foot, most common fungal infection

Tinea Pedis

Fungal, tinea infections can be diagnosed by doing

cultures, inspection

causes hair infected by fungus to turn fluoresce (blue-green)

Woods Lamp

What is the tx. for tineas

Antifungals

For which tinea do we not use topical antifungals

Tinea Capitis

When epidermis becomes inflamed and damaged by repeated contact with irritant

Contact dermatitis

What can we use for patients with Pruritus in Contact Dermatitis

Cool compresses, Calamine lotion

non infectious, chronic, inherited, proliferative skin disease, skin cells divide more rapidly than normal

Psoriasis

What drug class is used for Psoriasis

Antimiotics (slows skin cell growth)

What are 2 common treatments for Psoriasis

Topical steroids(decadron) and PUVA (Photochemotherapy)

Acute inflammatory papulopustular skin eruption that involves sebaceous glands

Acne Vulgaris

What are 3 common medications used for Acne Vulgaris

Retin A Benzoyl Peroxide Isotretinoin (Accutane)

Pediculosis is

Lice infestation

Capitis Lice is

Lice in head

Corporis Lice is

Lice in body

Pubic Lice is

Crabs

Caused by female itch mite, penetrates skin and makes a burrow, once under skin it lays eggs

Scabies

Wavy brown, thread like lines in skin folds

Scabies

What is the treatment for Scabies

Eliminate the mite, Drug therapy same as lice

Overgrowth of collagenous scar tissue at the site of a wound most common in african americans

Keloids

Blood vessels dilate and form tumor like mass

Angiomas

Benign viral growth occurs singularly or in multiples (Warts)

Verruca

pigmented congenital skin blemish that is usually benign but may become cancerous (Moles)

Nevi

infection of hair follicle

Folliculitis

inflammation deep in hair follicle that spreads to surrounding skin

Furuncle

cluster of Furuncles

Carbuncle

Excessive growth of hair in a masculine distribution

Hypertrichosis (Hirsutism)

absence of hair, endocrine skin disease

Hypotrichosis

infection of the nail that spreads around the nail

Paronychia

Burn that is superficial no blisters, blanches on pressure

First degree burn

partial thickness, blisters, involves epidermis and dermis

Second degree burn

Full thickness, no blanching, has leathery eschar

Third degree burn

a red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure

Wheal

flat, distinct, discolored area of skin less than 1 cm wide that does not involve any change in the thickness or texture of the skin

Macule

fluid-filled sacs or lesions that appear when fluid is trapped under a thin layer of your skin

bullae

small, widened blood vessels on the skin. They are usually meaningless, but may be associated with several diseases

Telangiectasias

means the skin has become thickened and leathery. This often results from continuous rubbing or scratching the skin

Lichenification

acute peptic ulcer of the duodenum resulting as a complication from severe burns when reduced plasma volume

Curlings Ulcer

Autograft for burn is

Use of own skin

Allograft for burn is

human to human

Xenograft for burn is

From another species

The process of pus formation

Suppuration

are warts that develop on the soles of the feet.

Verruca

Anterior Head, Posterior Head, Anterior arm, and Posterior Arm is how much percent each

4.5%

Anterior trunk, Posterior trunk, A whole leg is worth how much percent

18%

Perineum is worth how much percent

Anterior arm + Posterior Arm is how much percent

Kwell, RID, Sulfur in Vaseline is used to treat

Scabies

Kwell, twice one week apart is used for

Pediculosis

What should we teach patient to wash with

Dove or Ivory

Before debriding a second degree burn what should the nurse do

Premedicate for pain

ABCD's relate to

Melanoma

A stands for

Asymmetrical shape

B stands for

Border irregularity

C stands for

Color vary

D stands for

Diameter more than 6mm

What Asepsis do we use when cleaning burn

Surgical Asepsis

How do we clean for a wound

Wet to dry

What type of burn is commonly associated with an inhalation injury

Flame

Which type of burn is caused by a hot liquid

Scald

What activity creates a mechanical force that can lead to the formation of a pressure ulcer

Pulling a patient up in bed

What dressings should a nurse do for a deep pressure ulcer

sterile gauze

What action is most appropriate for cleansing wound

gentle flushing with a needleless 30ml syringe