skin Flashcards
1
Q
A severe, life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction, anaphylaxis is caused by an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated reaction to foods, insect stings, and drugs.
A
Anaphylaxis (Angioedema, Hives)
2
Q
abscess +
A
furuncle - boil deep infection of the hair
3
Q
Bulla or blister
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fluid filled or pus filled
3
Q
nodule
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solid lesion
3
Q
macule
A
flat change in skin or color change
4
Q
vesicle
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<0.5 elevated lesion that contains fluid
small fluid filled lesion
5
Q
wheal (hive) (uticaria)
A
transient rounded or flat top plaque
itchy, itchy - intense itchy
6
Q
xerosis
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dry skin
7
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