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1
Q

As a chiropractor how do you correlate skin conditions without the advantage of skin test, fungus examinations, biopsies, or cytodiagnosis?

A

By correlating clinical interview responses with your
Inspection
palpation
Knowledge/experience

2
Q

As a direct access practitioner what should you strive for in relation to dermatology?

A

differentiate between what appears to be deadly, disabling, or contagious presentations

3
Q

What are things to do in when you notice dermatology conditions

A

Watchful waiting
Vigilant monitoring
Forward on to dermatology consultation

4
Q

What arises from the 3 outer layers of the ectoderm of the embryo?

A

Skin, nervous system and special senses

5
Q

When you are looking at the outside of the body, you are looking at the _________?

A

Outside of the nervous system

6
Q

What are some functions of the skin?

A

Protective barrier

Temperature regulation

7
Q

What does the skin excrete?

A

Sweat, urea, lactic acid

8
Q

Modified skin is what?

A

Mucous membrane

9
Q

Mucous membranes can be found where?

A

Nose, mouth, intestines, lungs, vagina, bladder

10
Q

What are some precautions to take in dealing with patients?

A

glove and washing hands

11
Q

What body fluids are to be concerned about? Most important?

A

Blood, all secretions except sweat

blood