Chapter 6- Integumentary

Question 1

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands

Answer 1

Seborrheic dermatitis

Question 2

Increase in the amount of sebum produced

Answer 2

Seborrheic dermatitis

Question 3

Symptoms:
Greasy-appearing scales 
Etiology:
Idiopathic; hereditary 
Treatment:
Cortisone or hydrocortisone cream

Answer 3

Seborrheic dermatitis

Question 4

Inflammation of the skin due to allergic reaction from an irritant in contact with skin

Answer 4

Contact dermatitis

Question 5

Etiology:
Plants, dyes in soap, Metals, detergents, latex
Treatment:
Topical steroid

Answer 5

Contact dermatitis

Question 6

Inflammation of the skin

More common in persons with family history of allergic conditions

Answer 6

Atopic dermatitis

Question 7

Symptoms:
Seen on face, neck, elbows, knees, upper trunk; with pruritus 
Rash: vesicular and exudative 
Etiology:
Idiopathic 
Treatment:
Topical cortisone

Answer 7

Atopic dermatitis

Question 8

Red patches covered with silvery scales

Answer 8

Psoriasis

Question 9

Seen on the scalp, elbows, knees, trunk
Etiology: genetic, may be autoimmune disorder
Diagnosis:
White silvery scales
Treatment:
Ultraviolet light, steroid creams, coal tar

Answer 9

Psoriasis

Question 10

Hives
-Wheals form
-Treatment:
Antihistamines

Answer 10

Urticaria

Question 11

Redness in areas where people blush

No cure, some medications can help

Answer 11

Rosacea

Question 12

Inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles

Comedones (blackheads)

Answer 12

Acne vulgaris

Question 13

Etiology: idiopathic; hormonal
Treatment: antibiotics, keratolytic agents, vitamin A related meds

Answer 13

Acne vulgaris

Question 14

Viral infection; painful vesicles

Answer 14

Herpes zoster ( shingles)

Question 15

Symptoms:
band-like unilateral pattern along peripheral nerve or dermatome
Etiology:
Cause is varicella-zoster virus; same virus as chicken pox
Treatment:
Comfort, antivirals

Answer 15

Herpes zoster ( shingles)

Question 16

Contagious disease, skin infection

Vesicles or pustules become crusted

Answer 16

Impetigo

Question 16

Etiology:
Staph or strep (bacteria)
Treatment:
Antibiotics, proper cleaning
Prevention:
Good hygiene, hand washing

Answer 16

Impetigo

Question 17

Boil, abscess of hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue

Answer 17

Furuncle

Question 18

Large or several furuncles

Answer 18

Carbuncle

Question 19

Bacterial infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Answer 19

Cellulitis

Question 20

Treatment for Furuncle, carbuncle, and cellulitis

Answer 20

Antibiotics

Question 21

Fungal infections of skin; also called tinea

Answer 21

Dermatophytosis

Question 22

Scaley lesion of scalp

Answer 22

Tinea Capitis

Question 23

Ringworm (corporo=body)

Answer 23

Tinea corporis

Question 24

Fungal infection of nails

Answer 24

Tinea unguium

Question 25

Athletes foot

Answer 25

Tinea pedis

Question 26

Fungal infection in the Groin area

Answer 26

Tinea cruris

Question 27

Treatment for all dermatophytosis

Answer 27

Antifungal meds, topical or oral

Question 28

A pressure sore or bed sore, localized area of dead skin (3 layers affected)

Answer 28

Decubitus ulcers

Question 29

Symptoms: shiny, reddened skin over bony area Etiology: lack of blood supply to area Treatment: topical agents

Answer 29

Decubitus ulcers

Question 30

Highly contagious Burrow under skin, cause rash Intense pruritus, worse at night

Answer 30

Scabies ( itch mites )

Question 31

Symptoms: Nits (eggs) in hair, skin or clothing Highly contagious, intense pruritus

Answer 31

Pediculosis ( lice )

Question 32

Treatment for parasitic infections of the skin:

Answer 32

Lotions or shampoos

Question 33

Benign tumor: | "Pasted onto the skin"

Answer 33

Seborrheic keratosis

Question 34

Benign tumor: | Slightly raised, pinkish brown (fibrous reaction)

Answer 34

Dermatofibroma

Question 35

Benign tumor: | Smooth red dome-shaped

Answer 35

Keratoacanthoma

Question 36

Benign tumor: | Large, thick scars

Answer 36

Keloids

Question 37

Benign tumor: | Thick fluid

Answer 37

Sebaceous cysts

Question 38

Benign tumor: | In areas exposed to sunlight, premalignant lesions

Answer 38

Actinic keratosis

Question 39

Three types of skin cancer

Answer 39

Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma

Question 40

Most common skin carcinoma

Answer 40

Basal cell carcinoma

Question 41

Carcinoma located in deepest layer of epidermis , Locally invasive, rarely metastasize Treatment: surgical removal

Answer 41

Basal cell carcinoma

Question 42

In the epithelial (outer) layer | Crusted or scaly area, inflamed base; non healing ulcer: or firm papule

Answer 42

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 43

Etiology: Chronic exposure to uv radiation Fair skin and light colored eyes are at higher risk

Answer 43

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 44

Sometimes metastasizes Treatment: Surgical excision, cryosurgery, etc.

Answer 44

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 45

Most serious skin cancers, affects women more than men. | Median age of diagnosis is 53 years old

Answer 45

Malignant melanoma

Question 46

Symptoms: Change, either new or in a mole Etiology: 95% of all skin cancer result from chronic overexposure to the sun. Treatment: Wide-margin excision, lymph node dissection, chemotherapy, radiation

Answer 46

Malignant melanoma

Question 47

The A,B,C,D of melanoma

Answer 47

Asymmetry Border Color Diameter

Question 48

No melanin produced by melanocytes; inherited condition

Answer 48

Albinism

Question 49

Benign tumor of proliferating blood vessels

Answer 49

Hemangioma

Question 50

Moles

Answer 50

Nevi

Question 51

Absence of hair

Answer 51

Alopecia

Question 52

Inflammation of hair follicle | -pustular lesions

Answer 52

Folliculitis

Question 53

Warts Etiology: Viruses

Answer 53

Verrucae

Question 54

Infection of the skin around nail Etiology: Acute:bacterial Chronic: fungi

Answer 54

Paronychia