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Integumentary System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Acne? | Inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin. |
| A term used for measles refer to? | Rubeola |
| Death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply is known as? | Gangrene |
| What is herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)? | An infection caused by herpes virus marked by eruption of vesicles around the mouth and nose. |
| What is herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)? | Sexually transmitted, ulcer-like lesions of the genital and anorectal skin and mucosa. |
| What is the thickened area of the epidermis? | keratosis |
| The chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the skin and other tissues is known as? | lupus |
| Malignant neoplasm composed of melanocytes is best known as? | Melanoma |
| When inflammation of the fingernail or toenail occurs, it is called? | Onychia |
| Inherited skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches is known as pediculosis pubis, True or False? | False, correct answer is psoriasis. |
| Removal of an entire lesion refers to? | excisional biopsy |
| Removal of a selected portion of a lesion is known as? | incisional biopsy |
| What is a skin test used for? | A skin test determines the reaction of the body to a given substance by applying it to, or injecting it into the skin. |
| How does a scratch test work? | A substance being applied to the skin through a scratch. |
| When a substance is applied topically to the skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth is commonly called? | A patch test |
| A curette is used for? | a debridement |
| What is a curette? | A spoon-like cutting instrument |
| What happens when a skin graft occurs? | A transfer of skin from one body site to another. |
| Ultraviolet therapy occurs when? | The use of ultraviolet light to promote healing of a skin lesion |
| What inhibits the growth of microorganisms? | antibiotics |
| the drug that kills or prevents the growth of fungi is known as? | antifungal |
| A drug that blocks the effects of histamine in the body is known as? | Antihistamine |
| What is an anti-inflammatory? | A drug that reduces inflammation (swelling) |
| How can you relieve itching? | Using an antipuritic drug |
| Name an agent that inhibits the growth of infectious microorganisms. | antiseptic |
| What is BCC? | basal cell carcinoma |
| C&S refers to? | Culture and sensitivity |
| What is human immunodeficiency virus known as? | HIV |
| what is a Sig? | a label; instruction to the patien |
| The deficiency of hair is commonly known as | Alopecia |
| Comedones is the plural name for Comendone, True or False? | True |
| A comedo is above the skin surface with a white center, True or False? | False, correct answer is below |
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