Skin Flashcards

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actinic keratosis usually presents on

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sun-exposed skin as keratotic scaly lesions and erythematous papules or plaques

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sun-exposed skin as keratotic scaly lesions and erythematous papules or plaques

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AK actinic keratosis

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AK etiology
3

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  1. UV radiation (sunlight, tanning beds)
  2. immunocompromised status
  3. immunosuppressive therapy
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4
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AK incidence
3

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  1. common in middle aged and older adults
  2. more common in men
  3. presents in younger adults 30-40 years old
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actinic keratosis assessment findings
4 (shape, color, texture, size)

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  1. round or oval-shaped raised, scaly papules
  2. flesh colored, red, pink, brown or black
  3. papules or plaques; rough texture
  4. 2-5mm
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AK nonpharm and pharm management
2

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  1. cryotherapy, tissue scraping
  2. topical fluorouracil cream
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seborrheic dermatitis description

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chronic, superficial papulosquamous disorder affecting hairy areas of the body, where many sebaceous glands are present

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chronic, superficial papulosquamous disorder affecting hairy areas of the body, where many sebaceous glands are present

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seborrheic dermatitis

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seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in infant (mild disease)

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fine, white or yellow greasy scale on erythematous base (usually resolves by age of 1 year)

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fine, white or yellow greasy scale on erythematous base

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seborrheic dermatitis - mild disease in infants

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seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in infant (severe disease)

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dull, red plaques with thick white or yellow scale on erythematous base

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dull, red plaques with thick white or yellow scale on erythematous base

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seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in infant (severe disease)

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13
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seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in infant
5

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  1. cradle cap
  2. diaper rash
  3. axillary rash
  4. mild erythema
  5. usually resolves by 8-12 months
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seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in adults
5

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  1. greasy, scaling rash
  2. erythema
  3. rash usually symmetrical and bilateral
  4. no loss of hair
  5. pruritic rash
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seborrheic dermatitis assessment finding in adults - usually occurs on what areas
6

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  1. scalp
  2. eyebrows
  3. nasolabial area
  4. ear canals
  5. upper back
  6. anterior chest
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16
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greasy, scaling rash

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seborrheic dermatitis

17
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seborrheic dermatitis non pharm tx
3

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  1. sunlight exposure
  2. frequent shampooing
  3. warm peanut, olive or mineral oil at night to remove thick scales
18
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seborrheic dermatitis pharm tx (scalp; face/ears/scalp margin; eyelids)

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scalp:
1. antiseborrheic shampoos
2. keoconazole shampoo

faces, ears, scalp margin:
1. 1% hydrocortisone cream

eyelids:
1. diluted baby shampoo with cotton swab
2. 1% ophthalmic hydrocortisone perp

19
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comedonal acne tx

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topical retinoid

20
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mild mixed papular/pustular acne tx

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topic retinoid plus topical antimicrobial, w/wo benzoyl peroxide

21
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moderate mixed papular/pustular acne tx

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oral antibiotic plus topical retinoid, w/wo benzoyl peroxide

22
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nodulocystic acne tx

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oral antibiotic
topical retinoid
benzoyl peroxide

23
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varicella aka

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chicken pox

24
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varicella etiology and incubation period

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  1. varicella zoster virus
  2. incubation period 14-16 days after exposure to virus or a herpes zoster rash
25
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VZV is contagious when

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1-2 days before rash onset until lesions have crusted

26
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VZV assessment findings prodrome phase
5

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  1. fever
  2. malaise
  3. anorexia
  4. abd pain
  5. headache
27
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VZV assessment findings rash phase

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small erythematous macules appear on scalp, face, trunk, and limbs and progress within 12-24 hours to papules, clear vesicles and pustules with central umbilications then form crusts

28
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VZV vaccine doses

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1st at 12-15 months with MMR
2nd at 4-6 years

29
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VZV - prevention for immunocompromised patients

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passive immunization with varicella zoster immune globulin (VZIG) within 4 days of exposure

30
Q

VZV vaccine in pregnancy
3

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contraindicated
should remain non-pregnant for 3 months after vaccine
avoid contact with recently vaccinated people for 6 weeks