I am flat and <1 cm
What is a macule?
examples of medications to treat itching
What is benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
used by scraping tissue samples
skin scrapings
treatment of psoriasis includes (name at least one)
Name this lesion
What is a nodule?
I am a layer below the dermis
What is hypodermis (subcutaneous) layer?
Clotrimazole (Lotrimin) cream is an example of what types of topical medication
What are ointments, lotions?
a test for allergens by the use of occlusive patches
What is patch testing?
s/s of a patient with hives, wheals, urticaria, angiodema
(name at least one)
What is dyspnea, pruritus, edema, pain?
name this type of lesion with a patient with hives
What is a wheal?
I am a "bump" beneath the skin, filled with fluid, sac-like, semi-solid. I appear on the face, neck, torso, ovaries.
What is a cyst?
nursing management when applying a topical powder on a patient includes
What is dry area first, then apply?
a nasal swab is an example of this diagnostic test
what is culture and sensitivity test?
a patient with dermatitis may require a few different interventions
What are rinse areas with Burrow's solution (antiseptic), cold compress, baths with oil, loose clothing, cool environments, colloid baths, antipruritic lotions?
type of lesion of psoriasis (hallmark to describe psoriasis)
What are plaques?
a term to describe the skin color change compared to the rest of the skin
What is hypo pigmentation?
this test may be used to detect for vitiligo, bacterial, tinea infections
What is Wood lamp test?
What is a diascopy?
Nurse Terry may have to apply warm soaks to increase purulent drainage, isolations for drainage secreations, dressing changes, topical hygiene, administer topical and systemic Abx, hand hygiene, hand washing for these conditions (name at least one)
What are folliculitis, furuncles, carbuncles, felons?
cellulitis may present as what type of lesions
What are vesicles, bullae?
I am filled with serous fluid and >1cm. I am likely seen with poison ivy, contact dermatitis, pemphigus.
What is a bulla or bullae?
examples:
voriconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, clotrimazole, This class of medications all contain an azole ring and nitrogens in the ring, they inhibit something specific
What are antifungals?
this test is used to test for fungal lesions of the skin, examined via microscope and mixed with a solution
What is potassium hydroxide (KOH) test?
name this condition, infection, disorder, or disease
what is cellulitis?
cellulitis remember is caused by Staphylocococcus aureus, streptocococcus, or haemophilus influenza type B
S/S: erythema, edema, tender, warmth, vesicles, bullae
Tx: Abx
this client had what type of testing/diagnostic performed
What is a punch biopsy?