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Pathology 1.2 Flashcards

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Ask questions if a skin condition has not been diagnosed such as

A

How long has it been there?
Is it itchy?
Is it spreading anywhere else?

Plus many others…..

When in doubt don’t

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Boils
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
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Bacteria - staphylococcus
Hot red pustules
Contagious
Local contraindication 
Sheets are hot
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Acne versus boils -- Acne
pattern
virulence
symptoms
communicability
special precautions
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spread over large areas
less agressive bacteria
mildly painful
contagious only with long ontact
local contraindiction
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Acne versus boils -- boils
pattern
virulence
symptoms
communicability
special precautions
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one lesion at a time or small group of pustules
agressive bacteria; attack healthy tissue
extremely painful
can be communicable
local contraindication if signs of general infection is present

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Cellulitis
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
A 
Bacteria - streptococcus
Erysipelas 
Redness and tenderness at initial site along with fever, headache, malaise
Contagious 
General contraindication
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Erysipelas

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St. Anthony’s fire

contagious form of cellulitis

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Herpes simplex
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
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Virus
Often proceeded by a prodromic stage: 2-3 days of itching, tingling, pain
Painful blisters around mouth or genitals
Contagious in all stages
Local contraindication unless body wide symptoms
Precautions: sheets are hot

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Impetigo 
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
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Bacteria: staph or strep
Lesions around nose and mouth, could be anywhere
Contagious
General

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Lice/mites/scabies
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
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Parasite
Mites cause scabies, itching
Head lice: look for nites, look for body/pubic lice
Contagious
General
Hot sheets
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Warts
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
A 
Virus
Hard cauliflower shaped lumps; plantar warts grow in rather than out
Fairly common
Contagious, low risk
Local
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Fungal infections
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
A 
Fungal or tinea
Redness and itching
Contagious 4 to 14 days for lesions to appear
Local contraindication 
Sheets are hot
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Acne
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
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Bacteria
Red bumps under the skin or pustules
Non-contagious
Local contraindication

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Dermatitis/eczema
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
A 
None of the above
General inflammation of skin
Dermatitis - acute,  eczema - chronic
Non-contagious 
General or local depending upon extent
Careful on lotions due to sensitivity
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Decubitus ulcers
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
A 
Bed sores
None of the above 
Ulcers on skin due to lack of circulation
Non-contagious
Locally contraindication 
Massage prevents bed sores
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Moles/nevus
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
A

Symmetrical growths with well defined borders
Non-contagious
No contraindication

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Psoriasis
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
A 
Non-contagious chronic skin condition
Acute - local contraindication
Chronic - OK
Red circular lesions
Could be general depending upon level of skin covered
Careful of skin integrity
Be careful of too much friction, could improve condition
Indicated when not acute
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Skin cancer
Bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite?
Signs/symptoms
Contagious/non-contagious?
General or local? 
contraindication?  Indicated?  
Precautions?
A

Uncontrolled replication of cells
Non-contagious
Local contraindication

17
Q

Cancer - melanoma

What to be concerned about

A 
What do you become concerned about:
A- asymmetrical
B- border
C-color
D-diameter
E-elevated

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