Chapter 12 (Diagnostic & Treatment Procedures)

Question 1

The removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis.

Answer 1

biopsy

Question 2

Types of biopsy
>A piece, but not all, of the tumor or lesion is removed.
>The entire tumor or lesion and a margin of surrounding tissue are removed.
>A hollow needle is used to remove a core of tissue for examination.

Answer 2

> Incisional biopsy
Excisional biopsy
Needle biopsy

Question 3

A technique in which cells are scraped from the tissue and examined under a microsope.

Answer 3

exfoliative cytology

Question 4

Blocks out the harmful ultraviolet B (UVB) rays is sometimes measured in terms of the strength of the sun protection factor.

Answer 4

sunscreen

Question 5

Destruction of tissue by burning.

Answer 5

cauterization

Question 6

Aka chemical peel, is the use of chemicals to remove the outer layers of skin to treat acne suffering, fine wrinkling, and keratoses.

Answer 6

chemabrasion

Question 7

The destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells, such as warts or tumors, though the application of extreme cold by using liquid nitrogen.

Answer 7

cryosurgery

Question 8

The removal of material from the surface by scraping. One use of this technique is to remove basal cell tumors.

Answer 8

curettage

Question 9

The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing.

Answer 9

debridement

Question 10

In this procedure, pressurized fluid is used to clean out wound debris.

Answer 10

irrigation and debridement

Question 11

A form of abrasion involving the use of a revolving wire rush or sandpaper. It is used to remove acne and chickenpox scars as well as for facial skin rejuvenation.

Answer 11

dermabrasion [Microdermabrasion removes only a fine layer of skin, so the results are temporary]

Question 12

A surgical technique in which tissue is destroyed using an electric spark. It is primarily used to eliminate small superficial growths and to seal off blood vessels.

Answer 12

Electrodesiccation

Question 13

A cut made with a surgical instrument.

Answer 13

incision [I&D, Incision and drainage in an incision (cutting open of a lesion, such as an abscess, and the draining of the contents.]

Question 14

A technique used to treat various types of skin cancer. Individual layers of cancerous tissue are removed and examined under a microscope one at a time until a margin that is clear of all cancerous tissue has been achieved.

Answer 14

Mohs’ surgery

Question 15

Used to treat skin conditions and other disorders of the body - laser is an acronym that stands for ? Laser can be used to resolve/treat port-wine stain, rhinophyma, tattoos and some skin cancers.

Answer 15

Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

Question 16

A technique used to treat damaged and precancerous skin, as well as various types of cancer.

Answer 16

photodynamic therapy (PDT)

Question 17

A type of drug administered topically or by injection. An incubation period is followed by exposure to a specific wavelength of light, administered either externally or endoscopically. Used to treat tumors on or near the surface of the skin, or in the lining of internal organs such as lungs & esophagus.

Answer 17

photosensitizing drug

Question 18

Are a class of chemical compounds derived from vitamin A that are used in skin care and treatment b/c of their effect on epithelial cell growth.

Answer 18

retinoids [The use of retinoids can, however, make the skin burn more easily.]

Question 19

Two types of retinoids:
>in pill form for the treatment of severe acne.
>used to treat sundamaged skin, acne and wrinkles.

Answer 19

Isotretinoin

Tretinoin [Active ingredient in Retin-A and Renova]

Question 20

Steroids such as, hydrocortisone & other more potent variations are used in the treatment of various skin disorders and diseases. These drugs are derivatives of the natural corticosteroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands, must be used cautiously to avoid potential side effects, which can include irreversible thinning of the skin.

Answer 20

Topical steroids

Question 21

The surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin. A small amount of fat from the patient’s thigh or buttocks is sometimes injected in the hollow below the eye.

Answer 21

blepharoplasty

Question 22

A formulation of botulinum toxin that is administered by injection to temporarily improve the appearance of frown lines btw the eyebrows.

Answer 22

botox

Question 23

A form of soft-tissue augmentation used to soften facial lines or scars, or to make lips appear fuller.

Answer 23

collagen replacement therapy

Question 24

Aka, skin graft, is the replacement of damaged skin with healthy tissue taken from a donor site on the patient’s body.

Answer 24

dermatoplasty

Question 25

The use of electric current to destroy hair follicles in order to produce the relatively permanent removal of undesired hair.

Answer 25

electrolysis

Question 26

The surgical removal of fat from beneath the skin to improve the physical appearance.

Answer 26

lipectomy

Question 27

Aka facelift, is the surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the face to eliminate wrinkles.

Answer 27

rhytidectomy

Question 28

The treatment of spider veins by injecting a saline sclerosing solution into the vein. This solution irritates the tissue, causing the vein to collapse and disappear.

Answer 28

Sclerotherapy