Patho Ch 6 – Flashcards
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One of the most common skin disorders marked by an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands is
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seborrheic dermatitis.
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The most common dermatitis during infancy, called cradle cap, is a form of
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seborrheic dermatitis.
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_____ is a chronic skin condition marked by thick, flaky, red patches of various sizes, covered with characteristic white, silvery scales.
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Psoriasis
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_____ is a type of inflammation of the skin that tends to occur in persons with a family history of allergic conditions.
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
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_____ is a common contagious superficial skin infection caused by either Streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus.
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Impetigo
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Contact dermatitis can be induced by
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irritation, sensitization, or photoallergy.
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_____ is an eruption of extremely painful vesicles that occur in a bandlike unilateral pattern along the course of a peripheral nerve.
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Herpes zoster
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The cause of acne vulgaris is
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thought to be linked to hormonal changes and predisposed by heredity and may be accompanied by plugs that promote the growth of bacteria in the follicles but sometimes the cause is unknown.
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The treatment of erysipelas (cellulitis) includes
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immobilization, elevation, compresses, and antibiotics
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The following statement(s) is (are) true about scabies and pediculosis.
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They are two most common parasitic infections to infest man
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Tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris are manifestations of
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dermatophytosis.
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Preventive measures for a decubitus ulcer include
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good skin care, position changes every 2 hours and early ambulation.
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The most common premalignant tumors are
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actinic keratosis and nevi.
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A precursor to skin cancers is
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actinic keratosis.
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The most serious type of skin cancer is
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malignant melanoma.
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Squamous cell carcinoma
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_____ is a serious form of skin cancer that often ulcerates, forms a crust, and has a tendency to metastasize if allowed to reach an advanced stage.
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The most common symptom of malignant melanoma is
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a change in a new or existing pigmented lesion or mole.
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The ABCDEs of malignant melanoma include
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asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and elevation
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Causes of alopecia (baldness) include
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aging and heredity factors, chemotherapy and other medications and certain systemic diseases.
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_____ is an abscess that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue.
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A furuncle
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________________ is associated with severe itching followed by the appearance of redness and an area of swelling (wheal) in a localized area of skin
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Urticaria, or hives
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______________, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin, causes redness, primarily in the areas where individuals blush or flush.
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Rosacea
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T or F Appearance and location of lesions confirm the diagnosis of each of the three types of skin carcinoma.
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T or F Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer.
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T or F Ninety-five percent of all skin carcinomas result from chronic overexposure to the sun.
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T or F Itch mites and lice spread easily from one person to another by close physical contact.
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T or F Warts are caused by a noninfectious fungus infection.
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T or F The function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin is to insulate the body against heat loss.
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T or F Contact dermatitis is an acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by an exogenous chemical or substance.
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T or F Keloids occur secondary to trauma or surgery.
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