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phat 1301 CIERVO
TEST INFO LAST WEEK
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Epidermis | outer layer of skin. contains melanocytes. responsible for pigmentation. thinnest layer. |
| Dermis | next layer, under epi. Contains fibroblasts, responsible for collagen and elastin and assists in regulating temperature. |
| Subcutaneous tissue | Innermost layer and contains fatty tissue or adpos and connective tissue. |
| rush | most commonly know rash category. |
| Acne | Inflammation of the skin caused by increased activity of the sebacious gland which produces oil. Benzyl Peroxide, Tetracycline, Zithromax. |
| sebacious gland | aids in body's defense against bacteria called CEBUM. |
| fungal infections | skin and nails susceptible. |
| candidiasis | thrush or baginal yeast infection. |
| ringworm | microscopic fungus that infects the horny or scaly layer of the skin or nail. |
| Athletes foot | can occur on other body parts, tinea pedis, tinea capitus, tinea curvs. TX: Betinafin, Lotrimin, Ultra, Terbinafin, Lamisil AT. |
| Candidiasis | Tx: Lotrimin, Gyno-Lotrimin, Mycelex, Mycelex Trache |
| systemic mycosis | condition in which fungi infects the entire body and can cause death. |
| mucotaneous zones | at the lips, conjunctival region, tip of penis, vulva, perianal zone. |
| purites | itching. need antihistamine. |
| atopic. | on top of the skin. disorder only on top of skin. |
| photosensitivity | sensitivity to the sun. caused by many meds. |
| phototoxicity | A property of some chemicals used in meds that when exposed to light, become toxic to the cells. |
| corticosteroids | treats skin disorders. |
| DRUGS THAT CAUSE PHOTOSENSITIVITY | Antibiotics, quinilones, cipro, levaquin, sulfa, tcn. Antihistamines: Benadryl. Cardiovascular drugs: Amuroterone, Sotalol. Antipsychotics: Geodon. All chemo agents. Diuretics, Lasix, thiazides. All NSAIDS. |
| rash | condition characterized by redness and inflammation, common allergy: poison ivy, oak. called contact dermatitis. |
| creams | prescribed by physicians. treats wet, oozing lesions. |
| ointments | prescribed by dermatologists. treats dry skin conditions. Creams and ointments are not interchangeable. |
| Eczema | inflammatory skin condition characterized by redness, itching, blistering, and oozing. Tx. Elidel |
| Protopic eczema | use tacrolimus ointment for severe. |
| Psoriasis | Chronic, non-contageous condition in which epidermis cells multiply and die at and excessive rate, producing patches of red, scaly skin. caused by genetics or emotional stress. Tx: Remcade, Embrel subq, Raptiva subq, oral elidel. |
| dandruff | skin from scalp. Tx: selsun blue, head and shoulders, Denorex. Selenium sulfide is the active ingredient. |
| Rosacea | Chronic disorder with an inflammatory vascular componant. Tx: Azelex or oral Oracea. |
| Epstein-Barr Virus | causes shingles, chicken pox, herpes, cold sores, warts. Shingles highly contageous and painful. Tx: Acyclovir (Zovirax). Caused by strep virus. Bactroban. |
| mites | external parasites that use human bodies as host. Lice and scabies are wingless insects. Human blood is their source of food. |
| scabies | starts on surface then burrows into skin. |
| pediculosis | infestation with lice, head, body and pubic ()crabs. TX: Eurax cream, lotion, prescription Lindane shampoo, lotion. Elmite, Nix, Red. |
| herpes simplex I virus | causes shingles, cold sores, warts, iimpetigo. |
| BURNS--CAUSE | thermal (by heat or fire), chemical (acid or bases, bleaches or insectasides), Electrical (contact with electrical current). Friction (harsh rubbing of the skin). |
| FIRST DEGREE | LIMITED DAMAGE TO THE SKIN (EPIDERMIS). Limited to top layer. |
| SECOND DEGREE | Dermis and epidermis burned. Pain, redness, blistering, mild to moderate edema, moderate burn. |
| THIRD DEGREE | Destruction of epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. Leathery, dry, white, black or cherry red appearance. No blistering. No tissue left to blister. Critical burn. |
| FOURTH DEGREE | Total destruction of all skin tissue, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Critical to fatal in nature. |
| RULE OF NINES | Percentages assigned to body parts to determine the percentage of the body that is burned. |
| Head | 9% |
| Chest and Abdomen | 18% |
| upper/mid/low back and buttocks | 18% |
| each arm | 9% |
| each leg | 18% |
| groin 1 | 1% |
| Actinic keratosis | pre-cancerous condition from sun. |
| Basil Cell Carcinoma | Most common skin cancer. |
| Keratoacanthoma | Epithelial tumor that grows rapidly but heals itself in time. |
| Melanoma | Highly malignant that forms from melanocytes. |
| Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Most rapid growing skin cancer. May or may not metastasize. |
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