Ch. 24

Question 1

The skin is considered the ___ human organ.

Answer 1

largest

Question 2

Functions of the skin.

Answer 2

-provides sense of touch
-regulates body temperature
-enables synthesis of vitamin D
-allows exertion of waste and salt
-mechanism of barrier

Question 3

An area of red, inflamed skin, or a group of red spots caused by irritation, allergy, infection, or defects in the skin.

Answer 3

Rash

Question 4

A skin inflammation that manifests with red pimple like bulbs with itching blistering or oozing areas.

Answer 4

Eczema

Question 5

FDA approved cream for mild to moderate Eczema

Answer 5

Elidel (pimecrolimus)

Question 6

FDA approved cream for severe Eczema

Answer 6

Protopic (tacrolimus)

Question 7

A non contagious chronic immune disorder

Answer 7

Psoraisis

Question 8

A SC injectable treatment for Psoraisis

Answer 8

Enbrel (etanercept)

Question 9

An IV treatment for Psoraisis

Answer 9

Remicade (infliximab)

Question 10

Antineoplastic agent used in combination with Remicade (infliximab)

Answer 10

methotrexate

Question 11

A skin infection when a virus penetrates the statum corneum and infects the inner layer of the skin

Answer 11

Viral infection

Question 12

Examples of Viral infection

Answer 12

-herpes simplex
-warts
-shingles
-chicken pox
-measles

Question 13

Drug used to treat sexually transmitted external genital and anal warts

Answer 13

Aldara (imiquimod)

Question 14

Antibiotics (ABX) are used to treat

Answer 14

Bacterial infections

Question 15

Examples of fungal infections (-azole)

Answer 15

-athletes foot
-jock itch
-ringworm

Question 16

An acute deep infection of the connective tissue accompanied by inflammation

Answer 16

Cellulitis

Question 17

Prescription treatment for cellulitis

Answer 17

-oral ABX
-ceflazolin (Ancef)
-dicloxacillin (Dynapen)

Question 18

The most common and most curable skin cancer

Answer 18

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Question 19

The second most common skin cancer

Answer 19

Squamous Cell Cancer

Question 20

The deadliest form of skin cancer, the signal is a mole that changes shape or color

Answer 20

Malignant Melanoma

Question 21

Burn that results from contact with fire or heat

Answer 21

Thermal Burn

Question 22

Burn from a result of acids, bases, or vesicants

Answer 22

Chemical

Question 23

Burn results from contact with electrical current

Answer 23

Electrical

Question 24

Burn resulting from harsh rubbing of the skin

Answer 24

Friction

Question 25

Burn resulting from over exposure to sunlight

Answer 25

Sunburn

Question 26

How many degree of burns

Answer 26

1-4 degree burns

Question 27

A common fungal infection of the extremities specifically the foot

Answer 27

Athletes foot

Question 28

Oral Herpes that causes sores around the mouth and can be spread through kissing and sharing toothbrushes

Answer 28

Herpes simplex 1

Question 29

Herpes contracted through sexual contact with another person who has the disease

Answer 29

Herpes Type 2

Question 30

Commonly in children and also known as hand/foot/mouth

Answer 30

Impetigo

Question 31

An invasion of pathogens into the body; an infection occurs when a pathogenic microbe is able to multiply in the tissues

Answer 31

infection

Question 32

A disease-causing microorganisms

Answer 32

Pathogen

Question 33

Kills microorganisms

Answer 33

Bactericidal

Question 34

Inhibits the growth and or reproduction of microorganisms

Answer 34

Bacteriostatic

Question 35

An organism that lives on or inside another organism

Answer 35

Parasite

Question 36

A malignant tumor

Answer 36

Carcinoma