Integumentary System & Common Medications

Question 1

Skin

Answer 1

• largest organ & system in the body
• sense organ feels heat , touch, & pressure

Question 2

Dermatitis

Answer 2

general term that refers to an inflammation of the skin

• Contact dermatitis- contact with something that irritates the skin or causes allergic reactions
• Atopic- “eczema” crusty skin rashes & the skin may be itchy, red, scaly, & sore
• treatment includes topical or oral corticosteroids

Question 3

Pruriitus

Answer 3

• medical term that means itching

Question 4

Candida

Answer 4

• type of fungus that can grow on or in the body & cause infection

Thrush- candida of the mouth

Vaginal candida - yeast Infection

• report yellow color of skin & whites of eyes ( sign of liver toxicity) if a resident is taking anti-fungal meds

Question 5

Changes of Aging includes:

Answer 5

• skin is thinner, drier, & more fragile
• skin is elastic
• hair thins & may turn gray
• wrinkles & brown spots appear { liver spots}
• nails are harder more brittle
• protective fatty tissue is lost, so the person may feel colder
• dry, itchy skin may result from lack of oil from sebaceous gland

Question 6

Fungus

Answer 6

type of living organism

• athletes foot ( tinea pedis)
• ringworm (tinea corporis) can appear anywhere on the body & causes red flat circular rash with dry scaly skin
• powder is most useful in treating fungal infections

Question 7

Malaise

Answer 7

General sense of feeling unwell

Question 8

Pediculosis

Answer 8

• adult lice
• treated by permethrin cream ( nix or eliminate) {topical treatment}

Question 9

Wound

Answer 9

• Type of injury to the skin

Closed wound - skin surface has not been broken

Open wound - skin that is not intact. Examined and cleaned with various liquids such as saline or antiseptic solution

Question 10

Cellulitis

Answer 10

• common condition that affects the skin & soft tissue, can develop when sores, cuts, or open wounds let bacteria through the skin barrier
• staphylococci ( staphy) & streptococci (strep) are two bacteria’s most likely to cause cellulitis
• A mild infection may be treated with antibiotics
• side effects of these antibiotics include upset stomach, diarrhea, & nausea

Question 11

Psoriasis

Answer 11

• chronic skin disorder
• autoimmune condition ( body attackin itself)
• common sites ( scalp, knees, elbows, trunk)
• combination of a strong corticosteroid & a topical vitamin d analog is usually prescribed

Question 12

Photosensitivity

Answer 12

Some medications can cause photosensitivity, or increased sensitivity to sunlight