Disease terminology
Is temperature a vital sign (aristocratic ball knowledge)
Michael
What is the first layer of skin
Epidermis
Name one function of the skin.
Answers may vary.
E.g. Protect from pathogens
What vitamin is made when skin is exposed to sunlight?
D
What word means itching of the skin?
pruritus
A person’s blood sugar is normal again after treatment, but they still have diabetes.
What term describes this temporary improvement?
Remission
Which layer of skin contains hair follicles
Dermis
What pigment gives color to the skin?
Melanin
What skin disease did Michael Jackson have
Vitiligo
“Redness of the skin” is called ________.
Erythema
Give three examples of Degenerative diseases
Can vary
Arteriosclerosis, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer's disease
Which layer of the skin gives it strength and elasticity?
Dermis
Name the correct lesion for each description:
a) Small, elevated lesion filled with pus
b) Localized, itchy elevation of skin
a) Pustule
b) Wheal (hive)
How can decubitus ulcers be prevented?
Frequent repositioning
A cyst filled with sebum is commonly called a
Sebaceous cyst
A patient develops a chronic, progressive neurological disease. Tests rule out infection, trauma, and genetics, and no underlying cause can be identified.
How would this disease be classified in terms of etiology?
Idiopathic
The integumentary system comprises of
What are skin and accessory organs?
Hair, nails and other glands
What is the causative agent of chickenpox? Of shingles?
Chickenpox and shingles are both caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
Pregnant women comes in with patches of dark skin on her face. What is the diagnosis?
melasma (chloasma)
What is the medical term for hair loss
Alopecia
Give 2 examples of sequela
Answer varies
A sequela of rheumatic fever is permanent damages to the heart.
A sequela of polio is paralysis.
Sequela : aftermath of a disease
Which skin layer produces keratin and contains melanocytes that make melanin?
Epidermis
Infant comes in with oily head what is the specific diagnosis
Cradle Cap
What is the medical name for black and white heads
Comedones
Closed is whiteheads
Open is blackheads
Psoriasis plaques that develop in areas of trauma is called what?
Koebner phenomenon