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Module 4 Flashcards

1
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inflammatory condition of the skin

symptoms of itching and burning

A

eczema

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2
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what is eczema also called

A

atopic dermatitis

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3
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due to an abnormality in the production of melanin

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albinism

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4
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epidermal melanocytes are completely lost by an autoimmune process

A

vitiligo

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5
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inherited condition
silvery called rash
predominately on elbow, knees, scalp and trunk

A

psoriasis

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6
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lack of hair follicles and sebaceous glands
lack encapsulated sense organs
palms and soles

A

glabrous

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7
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presence of hair follicles and sebaceous glands
lack encapsulated sense organs
everywhere except palms and soles

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hairy

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8
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outermost layer

renews 3-4 weeks

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epidermis

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9
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what is the order of keratinization

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basalis, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum

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10
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what percent of skin depth is epidermis

A

5%

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11
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what is the pigment of epidermis determined by

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of melanocytes in basal layer

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12
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anatomical barrier

A

corneum

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13
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inner layer

95% of skin depth

A

dermis

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14
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what is the dermis composed of

A

connective tissue and papilae

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15
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what is the function of papilae

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support and nourish epidermis

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16
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what is the physical barrier against mechanical friction and trauma

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dermis

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17
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what is the role of the vascular bed

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thermoregulatory

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18
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what is the role of the sebaceous gland

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produces FFA (antifungal and antimicrobial)

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19
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what equipment is needed for the skin physical exam

A

magnifying glass, natural light, penlight, gloves, cm ruler

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20
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what are the most reliable sites for color

A

those with lease pigmentation

under tongue, buccal mucosa, palpebral conjunctiva, sclera

21
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red and purple discolorations of less than .5 cm

A

petechiae

22
Q

multiple petechiae or ecchymosis that run together

A

purpura

23
Q

bruise

A

contusion

24
Q

bright red circumscribed areas that may be flat or raised

A

cherry angioma

25
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congential malformations of closely packed capillaries

A

strawberry hemangioma

26
Q

red and purple patch located on peripheral nerve

A

port wine stain (nevous flammeus)

27
Q

flat non palpable, but visually distinct
<1 cm
> 1 cm

A

<1 cm is macule (freckle)

>1 cm is patch (vitiligo)

28
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solid extend into dermis
.5-2 cm
>2 cm

A

.5-2 cm is nodule (lipoma)

>2 cm is tumor (hemangioma)

29
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raised solid lesions
<1 cm
>1 cm

A

< 1 cm is papule (warts)

>1 cm is plaque (psoriasis)

30
Q

localized edema in epidermis and red elevation

A

wheal(insect bite and hives)

31
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elevated mass containing serous fluid
<1 cm
>1cm

A

<1cm is vesicle (herpes)

>1cm is bulla (dermatitis)

32
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vesicles and bullae that become filled with pus

A

pustule (acne)

33
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encapsulated fluid filled mass in subcutaneous tissue

A

cyst (sebaceous and epidermal)

34
Q

irregular red lines caused by dilation of capillaries

A

telangiectasia

35
Q

keratinized cells flaking skin

A

scale (dandruff)

36
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rough thickened epidermis

A

lichenification

37
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loss of epidermal , exposing dermis

A

exoriation

38
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loss of part of epidermis

A

erosion

39
Q

what is scattered over the body

A

generalized

40
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what does distribution mean

A

where and is it wide spread

41
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what does arrangement mean

A

arranged in relation to eachother

42
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lesions merge and run together

A

confluent

43
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lesions are individual, separate, and distinct

A

discrete

44
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lesions are clustered

A

grouped

45
Q

what is configuration

A

shape and outline

46
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circular pattern

A

annular

47
Q

concentric circles

A

polycyclic

48
Q

form a line

A

linear

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