Medical Specialties pre test Flashcards
(175 cards)
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When were baby boomers born ?
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between 1918 and 1945
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what must an esthetician working in a medical setting do ?
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supply patients with accurate information
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what two-teir licensing sructure has gained the supposr of a large number of estheticians and educators?
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600 hour basic and 600 hour advanced
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what title do some estheticians use to indicate a more results-oriented and scientific approach to skin care ?
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clinical esthetician
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what should you to voice your opinion of you have a strong feeling about the recognition of you esthetician license in a medical office ?
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take an active role in organizations that advocate for this role of estheticians
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what tem refers to the type of treatments and services you can perform under your license?
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scope of practice
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who should you contact to obtain a copy of the regulations governing estheticians in your state
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state board
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what body is responsible for licensing physicians
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state board of registration for medicine
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what is one of the most common medical specialties associated with esthetics?
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plastic surgery
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What type of specialist do estheticians work with to offer skin care services to patients going through cancer treatment?
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oncology
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what does a dermatologist specialize in treating ?
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diseases of the skin, hair and nails
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what condition is commonly treated by a cosmetic dermatologists
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hyperplasia
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what term refers to dermatologists who also perform plastic or cosmetic surgery?
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dermatological surgeon
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what term refers to a physician who specializes in performing surgery for cosmetic or reconstructive surgery ?
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plastic surgeon
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abdominoplasty
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tummy tuck
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what does a reconstructive surgeon specialize in ?
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procedures that are medically necessary
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what title is reserved for physicians who have taken and passed the exam required for board certification in their respective specialties ?
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board certified
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what term has been used to describe a facility that integrates traditional spa services with medical esthetic procedures
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medical spa
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what is not one of the specialists commonly found on staff at a medical spa
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podiatrist
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how many clock hours of class and or practical hands on training time are typically required for those enrolled in full time programs ?
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30-40
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how long will it take you to graduate if your state requires 1200 hours of training with a maximum of 40 hours per week
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30 weeks
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how many years of education are typically required for a bachelors degree ?
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four
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years of education for a doctoral degree ?
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eight
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how long are doctors typically required to spend in an internship in addition to an academic program ?
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one year
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what nursing dgree requires the most education?
registered nurse RN
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what type of degree in a RN awarded upon graduation
bachelor of science BS
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what is not something that an esthetician working in a medical practice should do ?
explain to new staff members when it is appropriate to disregard OSHA standards
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How often must nurses, physician assistants, and medical assistants nationwide complete recurrent training ?
every year
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what term refers for a philosophy of reasoning based on first generating and then testing a hypothesis ?
scientific method
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what group is not given the factor being tested when testing a hypothesis ?
control group
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what term refers to a substance that is similar to but not the same substance as what is given to the experimental group ?
placebo
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what is the 3rd step on the scientific method
experiment to prove or disprove the hypothesis
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what does the fda require manufactures to do ?
list all ingredients use in their products
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what term refers to evidence based on observation and theory rather than scientific experimentation
anecdotal evidence
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what does the O in SOAP stand for ?
objective
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what is a suffix
word part added to the end of the word
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who is considered the father of medicin
imhotep
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where should you start with decoding a medical term
suffix
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what is the root word of electroencephalography
encephalo
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what is the combining vowel in the word polyneuropathy
O
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what is the plural for of ilieum
ilea
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what should you do when pluralizing a term that ends with ax
drop the x and add ces
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what is the plural form of vas
vasa
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what does the word carcinogen mean
an agent that produces cancer
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what does the root word arc mean ?
arched
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what does the root word cau mean
to burn
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what root word means skin ?
cut
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what color does the root erythr refer to
red
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what root word means bag
foll
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what does the root word later mean
side
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what does the word macula mean
a spot of discoloration
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what root means dark
melan
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what does a neurologist study
nerves
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what root word means eye
op
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what does the word phlebismus mean?
swelling of a vein
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what does the root word tox mean
poison
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what prefix means around
circum
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what does the prefix hyper mean
more
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what prefix means around or nearby ?
peri
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what does the prefix retro mean
backward
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what does the word secernmeant mean ?
glandular secretion
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what does the root word trans mean ?
across
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what is an example of a suffix that changes the root word into a adjective ?
ical
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what does the suffix itis mean
inflammation
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what sufffix means condition or process ?
y
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what sound should you make when pronouncing the letter combination ps
s
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what in the correct way to pronounce the word hemoptysis
hee-MOP-tuh-sis
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what is the correct way to pronunce the word rugae ?
ROO-jee
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what sound should you make when pronouncing the letter combo ph
f
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what sound should you make when pronouncing the letter x in the word xanthic
z
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what will happen in a product in placed more deeply that is recommended ?
it will absorb more quickly
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what is a potential complication of a neurotoxin treatment
ptosis
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how long do the effects of a neurotoxin treatment last
3 to 5 months
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how long does an appointment for botox treatment typically last
15 minutes
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what is botox cosmetic used for
reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
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what illness is caused by a different version onf the bacterium used in botox
botulism
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what type of allergy is a contraindication for dysport treatments
cows milk
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what is the only fda approved indication for treatment with neurotoxins
glabellar frown lines
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what in not one of the key indicators that the physician will look for when discussing neurotoxin therapy for the brow
mentalis involovement
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what statement about marionette lines is correct
neurotoxin therapy can be used to improve their appearance
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what percentage of the botox pop will develop blocking antibodies
1 to 2 %
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what is a common side effect of botox when used in glabellar treatment?
asymmetry after injection
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what is not one of the synonyms for dermal filling
firm tissue augmentation
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what is not on of the natural products commonly included in dermal fillers
liquid silicone
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what do the products found in dermal fillers do
correct facial proportions
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what is one of the indications for dermal filling
hollow cheeks
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what term has been used to describe fillers
liquid face lift
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what type of injectable seemsto hold the best hope for a perfect dermal filler
hyaluronic acid
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what part of the body contains about 50% of the hyaluronic acid found within the body
skin
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what dermal filler in not FDA approved
macrolane
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what complication in commonly seen in clients after treatment with Restylane
erythema
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what is juvederm used to treat
nasolabial folds
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what product is recommended for treating the lipodystrophy
sculptura
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how long after the desired result is achieved will sculptura last, with touch ups
two years
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what term refers to an added difficulty that occurs deing the course of normal treatment
complicaiton
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how much does the injector correct on the initial visit when treating upper lip lines
no more than 50 %
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what is not a factor believed to significantly increase a persons chance of having vericose veins
occupation
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what condition automatically disqualifies a person from sclerotherapy
diabetes
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what does the peel process typically include
flaky skin and redness
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what are the 4 levels of peeling
very superficial, superficial,moderate and deep
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what is the typical ph of the glycoloc or lactic acid solution used in a medical peel
2.0
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what statement about salycylic acid is correct
it comes in strengths from 20-50%
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what is the most commonly recognized TCA peel
Obagi Blue Peel
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what are TCA peels used for
flattening scarring
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how do chemical peels accelerate the natual sloughing of older dead skin cells
by inducing the production of new collagen
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what is the medical term for a face lift
rhytidectomy
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what should patients with very short hair do before a face lift surgery
grow their hair out
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what rhytidectomy technique involves the deep plane
subperiosteal
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what statement about the thread lift procedure is correct
surgery time is usually less than an hour
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who are most forehead lift procedures performed on
ages 40 and 65
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what is a benefit of the endoscopic forehead lift
patients typically have a faster recovery than with the classic lift
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how long does a forehead lift take
one to two hours
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what can a blepharoplasty do
elevate eyerbrow overhang
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what medical condition makes blepharoplasty more risky
graves disease
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what is electrocoutery used for
controlling bleeding
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what does the surgeon commonly do after blepharoplasty
lubricate the eyelids with ointment
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what is the medical term for nose job
rhinoplasty
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what term refers to a condition in which the middle wall inside the nose is displaced into the airway
deviated nasal septum
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what is not a factor that can influence the rhinoplasty procedure and results
patients diet
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what term refers to surgery in which there is an insicion between the nostrils that can leave a faint scar
open rhinoplasty
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what is the nedical term for chin implant surgery
mentoplasty
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what condition is most likely to disqualify a patient for a intraoral placement of facial implants
gum disease
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what type of surgery involves inserting sythentic implants in a woman's breasts to enhance the size and shape of her bust
mammoplasty
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what statement about mammograms is correct
a presence of breast implants makes them more difficult to take and read
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what does breast ptosis refer to ?
drooping breasts
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what is not a type of incision commonly used with breast lift procedures?
diagonal
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what is not a symptom of condition that can be relieved through a breast reduction sugery?
inablility to breast feed
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what statement about breast reduction surgery is correct
it is most often performed under general anesthesia
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when is the initial stage of breast reconstruction usually performed
immediately after the mastectomy
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what method of breast reconstruction surgery involves a flap of tissue that remains attached to its original site via its blood supply
musculotaneous flap
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how long must the surgical drain typically remain in place after breast reconstruction surgery
one to two weeks
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what condition is bariactric surgery used to treat
morbid obesity
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what is a primary consideration when the surgeon is deciding which abdominoplasty technique to use
extent of the laxity of the parients abdominal fascial wall
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what statement about the partial abdominoplasty procedure is correct
the incision is much shorter
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what is the most commonly performed procedure in the US
breast augmentation, or lipo
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what person would likely obtain the best results from liposuction
younger person with tighter skin
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what type of medication should patients considering liposuction avoid
those that affect blood coagulation
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what is a possible side effect of laser liposuction
numbness
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what is mesotherapy used for
reducing cellulite on the legs and butttocks
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what is not a significant side effect of mesotherapy
immobility of the treated area for a few days
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what type of reactions do laser procedures result in
biological and physiological
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what term refers to the breakdown of collagen fibers when exposed to heat
collagen shrinkage
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what term refers to a person who is not under a physicians care but instead comes to your place of business for esthetic services
client
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what is an ablative procedure
a procedure that disrupts the epidermis and possibly the dermis
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how long before and surgery or ablative procedure should you begin a treatment plan for a client
at least 2 weeks
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what does manual lymph drainage do
remove wastes
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what is a type of superficial chemical peel
retinoic acid
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how long after a peel should a client generally wait before using a scrub
3 to 5 days
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How long before a micro treatment should the client stop using ahas
one to two days
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what is an enzyme peel commonly used in enzyme peels
bromelin
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what type of enzyme peel is communly used on sensitive skin
papaya
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what type of benefits of ultrasonic treatments make the particuarly suited to presurgical treatments
hydrating and exfoliating
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how often should clients be seen when undergoing microcurrent facial toning
twice a week
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how long should the client wait between presurgical lymph drainage treatments
2 to 3 days
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what should be part of the last presurgical treatment
high frequency treatment
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how long before surgery should a client begin using the products in a presurgical home care kit
2-8 weeks
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what is a necessary characteristic for products used with oncology patients
gentle
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what product os commonly included in prelaser home care kits
hydroquinone
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what part of the face should clients be instructed to AVOID when using the lightener in a prelaser skin care kit
eye area
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what type of product in not typically included in a presurgery home care kit
lip balm
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what vitamins are commonly found in eye creams included in presurgery home care kits
ACE
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what two steps can be combined in the morning when using a presurgical home care kit
exfoliating and moisturizing, or moisturizing and applying sunscreen
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what type of medication is famvir
antiviral
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what item is applied in the morning but not the evening
sunscreen
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what term refers to the regrowth of skin that occurs in the first two weeks after laser resurfacing
reepitheliailzation
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what is the proper recipe for the solution soak patients should apply after the dressing from a laser resurfacing procedure is removed
one teaspoon of vinegar to one cup of water
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what product should be applied to the skin after the solution soak for a patient recovering from a laser resurfacing procedure
aquaphor
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how long can erythema or intense redness remain after a laser treatment
up to two or three months
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what should the patient use to cleanse the surgical site in the week after a face life or forehead lift
warm, soft cloth
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what should the patient apply after cleansing the surgical site 8-15 days after the procedure
antobiotic ointment
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how often should you perform manual lymph drainage on a patient 2 weeks after a face lift
twice weekly
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how long after a facelift or forehead lift can clients typically return to the home care regimen
3 weeks
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what should a patient use to reduce postsurgical swelling after a blepharoplasty procedure
ice packs
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how long must the sutures remain in place following a blepharoplasty
5-10 days
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what is the purpose of thaving a patient wear a chin neck bra following a jowl liposuction
to enhance healing and reduce bleeding
