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Flavin MED106 wk 2
Flavin MED106 wk 2 Integ GI Resp 2019
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| General categories of diseases for the GI tract would include: | Erosion of tissue, inflammation, and infection Benign/malignant tumors, obstruction, malnutrition, and malabsorption syndrome. |
| What is the largest organ in the body? | skin |
| What is the first line of defense when the skin is injured? | Redness, swelling, inflammation |
| All are manifested by pruritus, erythema, and the appearance of various cutaneous lesions | dermatitis |
| Many substances can induce ____ ____, including plants such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac | contact dermatitis |
| A flare-up of ____can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or conflict | Eczema (an idiopathic disease) |
| When ____develop in the pharyngeal mucosa, the airway can become obstructed. | hives |
| Urticaria is often treated with ___ to calm down the effects of the allergic reaction. | Antihistamines |
| _____occurs in a band like pattern along the course of the peripheral nerves or dermatomes. | Shingles |
| Cellulitis: The cause is either Streptococcus or _____that enters skin via a small cut lesion. | Staphylococcus |
| _____ is characterized by lesions that are round, ringed, and scaled with vesicles> | Tinea Corporis (looks like a bulls eye) |
| Signs & symptoms of a ____ include blisters, erosions, necrosis, and ulceration. Caused by impairment or lack of blood supply. | Decubitus Ulcers |
| _____: Rash accompanied by intense itching Lice: Can produce a rash or wheals, but the most common sign or symptom is the presence of nits on hair shafts, skin, or clothing. | Scabies |
| Chronic exposure to the UV radiation has two main effects that can lead to tumor formation or ____ . | Skin cancers |
| Skin Carcinomas: ____ consists of conventional or Mohs surgical excision, cryosurgery, electrodesiccation, and curettage or radiation therapy. | Treatments |
| Small dark areas of skin composed of dense collections of melanocytes are called ____. | Nevi (Moles) |
| Characterized by restless sleep, depression, fatigue, anxiety, and bowel dysfunction w/ s/s include diffuse aching/burning in the muscles, stiffness, disturbed sleep, poor concentration, irritability, and depression is ___ | fibromyalgia |
| Excessive inward curvature occurs as the person compensates for added abdominal girth is called _____ | Lordosis |
| _____ (back curvature) Cause is genetic in some cases. Deformities of the vertebrae, Uneven leg lengths, & Muscle degeneration or paralysis. | Scoliosis |
| ___ is a natural sign of healing but too much and often can be an indication of | Inflammation |
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