Skin Baby
Used to diagnose fungal/bacterial infections of the scalp
What is Wood's Light
Diagnostic tool used for the blanchability of lesions
What is diascopy
Define dermatitis
What is inflammation of skin from exposure to allergens (internal or external)
Describe how Lactulose decreased Ammonia levels
What is through bowel movement excreting waste
What is the 1st step if a patient is having a reaction to blood transfusion?
Stop the infusion
What is the hallmark sign of SLE?
Butterfly rash
Your patient is suspected to be having a oncologic emergency- you noted that the blood vessels on the arms and chest are engorged. What condition is this?
What is Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
3 main risk factors for cancer
Caucasian
Smoking
Family history of HIV or cancer
What is most important when teaching a patient with chronic pancreatitis about medication?
What is medication compliance and take with meals/snacks
3 Risk factors of Gastric Cancer
African American
History of H.Pylori
Smoking
In Tumor Lysis Syndrome what would the labs look like?
Hyperkalemia, Hyperphosphatemia, Hyperuricemia and Hypocalemia
How do we diagnose dehydration?
What is skin tenting? Clavicle is best for 5 seconds
When teaching a patient about skin care with radiation therapy, what kind of skin wipes should not be used?
What is CHG
Three interventions for sun exposure
Use SPF 30 or more
Reapply every 2 hours and after going in the water
Stay hydrated
Cover up
Wear a hat
What are some causative factors for stasis dermatitis?
Venous stasis in the legs
Trauma
Edema
Varicose veins
Why does the hair turn gray?
Decrease in melatonin
What types of should preventive behaviors should patients with thrombocytopenia perform?
What is using a soft toothbrush and avoiding dental work until thrombocytopenia resolves
A tool used to detect skin cancer by self exam
What is the ABCD
In diagnosing Hodgkins what cells have to present for diagnosis?
R-S cells or Reed-Sterberg cells
As the nurse, what would you see on the skin if the patient is suspected of increased bleeding due to chemotherapy
What is petechia
Which medication should not be given with Iron?
What is Antacids- why
What vitamin supplement is ordered to help with absorption of Iron?
Vitamin C
What is a late sign of Cytomegalovirus?
Define the 4 categories of dermatitis
•Contact – most common. Caused by an allergic response. Pruitus, erythema, and swelling
•Atopic (eczema) is caused by a complex inflammatory response
•Stasis is caused by venous stasis, phlebitis, and vascular trauma
•Seborrheic is inflammation of the scalp, eyebrows, eyelids, ears, chest, and back
What is the teaching points for atopic dermatitis?
Do not take hot baths- water should be tepid
Avoid irritants to the skin
Keep skin moisturized with a non perfumed lotion- oatmeal, aquaphor, etc
Topical agents- creams
Medications- corticosteroids or Benadryl