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Integumentary Mod 2 Flashcards

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What are some functions of the skin?

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Adapt to temperature (homeostasis)
Excretes waste
Synthesizes vitamin D
Nerve endings

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What are the 3 main parts of the skin? (Layers)

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  1. Epidermis: outermost layer
  2. Dermis: middle layer
  3. Hypodermis: loose connective tissue and fat cells
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What are the 4 phases of wound healing?

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  1. Hemostasis
  2. Inflammation
  3. Proliferation
  4. Remodeling
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What are 3 types of biopsies?

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  1. Punch: metal tube that gets punched into the dermis or subcutaneous layer
  2. Scalpel or razor: for superficial lesions
  3. Scalpel: deep lesions or tumor
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What do skin scrapings help diagnose?

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Fungal infections and scabies

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What is herpes complex virus (Type 1)?
Symptoms?
Tests?
Treatments?

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(Cold sores) can occur after an acute illness or infection
Red swollen crusty pimples around lips
Inspection
Can clear up on its own or over the counter cream

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What is herpes complex (type 2)?
Symptoms?
Tests?
Treatments?

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(Genital herpes) primary caused by sexual transmission
Lesions appear 2 days- 2 weeks after exposure
Most common in the cervix and shaft of penis
Flu like symptoms, can cause difficulties urinating
Inspection & blood test
No cure, can be given drugs to lessen symptoms

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What is herpes zoster?
Symptoms?
Tests?
Treatments?

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(Shingles) in order to have this they would have had to have chickenpox 
Rash can be anywhere on the body
Burning pain
Can last 1-3 weeks
Inspection and health history
Vaccine
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What is pityriasis rosea?
Symptoms?
Tests?
Treatments?

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Caused by a virus 
Begins as a scaly lesion 
Matching spots on both sides
Normally appears on the chest, abdomen, back, groin and armpits
Inspection 
No treatment needed
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What is cellulitis?
Symptoms?
Tests?
Treatments?

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Bacterial infection of the skin
Could spread and infect deeper tissues, lymph nodes and blood
Mostly caused by strep, staph
Blood test 
Antibiotics
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What is impetigo contagiosa?
Symptoms?
Tests?
Treatments?

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  1. Highly contagious caused by a bacterial invasion, common in children
  2. Small flat blemishes, pimples
  3. Inspected
  4. Oral & topical antibiotics
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What is tinea?

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(Ringworm, athletes foot) caused by a fungal infection

Can be caused by walking on wet surfaces

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What is tinea capitis?

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Ringworm of the scalp

Red round lesion

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What is tinea corporis?

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Ringworm of the body

Flat dry lesions scaly

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What is tinea pedis?

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Athletes foot can be caused by sweaty feet

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What is tinea cruris?

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(Jock itch)

Red lesions around groin area from friction

17
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What can cure all forms of tinea?

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Antifungal powder, cream or ointment

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