Lesions
Infestations/Infections
Medications
Burns
Hodge Podge
100
Epidermis
What is the top layer of skin?
100
A common bacterial skin infection most often seen in children.
What is impetigo?
100
SPF 15 or higher
What is suntan lotion and the prevention of sunburn?
100
Caused by flame , flash, scald, or contact with hot objects is the most common type of burn.
What is a thermal burn?
100
herpes simplex, herpes zoster, plantar warts
What is a viral infection?
200
Reddish tone, possibly accompanied by increased skin temperature secondary to localized inflammation
What is erythema?
200
Scaly plantar surfaces with redness and blistering, sometimes pruritic and malodorous
What is athlete's feet or tinea pedis?
200
A polypeptide antibiotic applied topically for the treatment of or prevention of skin infections
What is bacitracin?
200
Erythema, blanching to pressure, pain and mild swelling, no vesicles or blisters in the first 24 hours
What is a superficial (first degree) burn?
200
Most deadly type of skin cancer
What is malignant melanoma?
300
another term for moles
What is nevi?
300
Linear red grouped vesicles with erythema occurring along one dermatome with mild to severe pain
What is shingles?
300
A medication for the treatment of Acne Vulgaris that is a proven teratogen and women must not be pregnant or get pregnant while taking the drug.
What is Isotretinoin (Accutane)?
300
Fluid filled vesicles, red, shiny, wet if vesicles have ruptured, severe pain cause by nerve injury, mild to moderate edema.
What is a deep partial thickness burn?
300
Parasites that suck blood and leave excrement and eggs on skin and hair.
What is pediculosis (or lice)?
400
Circumscribed, superficial collection of serous fluid; less than 1 cm in diameter
What is a vesicle?
400
Deep inflammation of subcutaneous tissue caused by enzymes produced by bacteria
What is cellulitis?
400
Over the counter treatment for fungal infections
What are Clotrimazole (lotrimin) or Miconazole (Monostat)?
400
Most damage is below the skin and may not be visible, these patients must be assessed for cervical spine injury.
What is an electrical burn?
400
Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color change, Diameter of 6 mm or more and Evolving in appearance
What are the clinical signs of skin cancer?
500
Loss of epidermis and dermis; crater like; irregular shape
What is an ulcer?
500
inflammatory disorder of sebaceous glands
What is acne?
500
Topical treatment for burns said to have antimicrobial action but may increase length of time for wound healing
What is Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene)?
500
head and neck 9%, right arm 9%, anterior of chest and abdomen 18%
What is the rule of nines? (This adds up to 36%)
500
Most common form of skin cancer
What is non-melanoma skin cancer? (basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma
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