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ch 3 integumentary
surgical procedures and pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cauterization | destruction of tissue by caustic chemicals, electric currents, heat, or freezing |
| cryosurgery | use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue |
| curettage | removal of superficial skin lesions with curette (surgical instrument shaped like a spoon) |
| debridement | removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from wound |
| electrocautery | destruction of tissue with electric current incision and drainage (I&D) incision to create an opening for drainage of material such as pus |
| chemabrasion | abrasion using chemicals; also called chemical peel |
| dermabrasion | abrasion using wire brushes or sandpaper; performed to remove acne scars, tattoos, and scar tissue |
| laser therapy | removal of skin lesions and birthmarks using laser beam; laser converts light into narrow, powerful beam |
| liposuction | removal of fat beneath skin by suction |
| anesthetics | decreases pain |
| antibiotics | kills bacteria |
| antifungals | kills fungi infections |
| antiparasitics | kills parasites |
| antipruritic | reduces severe itching |
| antiseptics | kills bateria and viruses on a surface |
| anti-viral | helps fight viruses |
| corticosteroid | powerful anti-inflammatory |