third test Flashcards
what medications take advantage of the skins abilitie to absorb substances
transdermal
what is the most common form of skin cancer
basal cell carcinoma
what layer of the skin does squamous cell carcinoma effect
middle layer
what is alopecia
baldness or loss of hair
what is a acute infection below the serface of the skin
cellulitis
what is contact dermatitis
a allergic reaction of the skin caused by irritant substances
what are other names for decubitus
pressure sore or a bed sore
another name for eczema
atopic dermatitis
how many Americans does psoriasis effect
7.5 million
what disease is highly contagious disorder caused by itch mite
scabies
what are major concerns with urticaria
air way constriction or anaphylaxis
name the three chemical peels
light, medium, deep
what are the five vertebral regions
cervical , thoracic, lumbar , sacral, coccyx
how many pairs of ribs are there
12
what are the three categories of ribs
true, false, and floating ribs
a scoliotic spine apperse in what shape
s or c shape
bursitis occurs frequently on what body parts
elbow, knee, shoulder, and hip
when does a dislocation occur
when a bone slips out or separates from the joint
how is osteoporosis characterized
progressive loss of bone density and thinning if bone tissue
1st part of the spine
cervical
2nd part of the spine
thoracic
3rd part of the spine
lumbar
4rth part of the spine
sacral
rehabilitation is the process of what
brining a patient as close as possible to there normal physical condition after injury or dieses