Grab Bag
Squamous epithelium, no blood vessels
What is the epidermis
What diagnostic test is a MUST for anyone taking isotretinoin?
What is a pregnancy test
A creamy yellow drainage from a pressure ulcer would mostly likely indicate which bacterial infection?
What is staphylococcus.
Name one intervention for patients with headlice
Washing in hot water with ordinary detergent and drying on the hottest cycle will kill lice.
Lice can be transmitted to pets.
Diagnosis of head lice occurs based on physical examination of lice or nits (eggs).
Place non-washable items in bag
Benzyl alcohol lotion 5% treatment amount varies based on the length of the hair and requires a second treatment in 7 days.
Incision into subcutaneous tissue to increase circulation
What is an Escharotomy
Post-herpetic pain can be avoided by early treatment with this class of medication
antiviral
Loss of fluid from vascular space
What is hypovolemia
Scaly lesions on scalp, ear canals, and eyebrows are common in what type of dermatitis?
What is Seborrheic dermatitis
Stage of a pressure ulcer where skin is non-blanching
Stage 1
Stasis dermatitis
compression hose
elevation of legs
Minimal accepted urinary output
What is 30 ml
The P in PUVA stands for what drug
psoralens
Removal of the top of a lesion that stands above the skin line
shave biopsy
Potassium released from damaged cells caused this condition
Hyperkalemia
Non-contagious skin condition that appears inflamed with silvery white scales.
What is Psoriasis
Name atleast 3 nutrients for skin healing
Protein, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and E
Caused by decreased perfusion to the gastric mucosa
Curling ulcer
Reduces inflammation in patients with infected contact dermatits
corticosteroids
Contains vessels, nerves, and hair follicles
Dermis
Smoky breath is an indication of this burn
Inhalation burn
The D in the ABCDE's of cancer/skin assessment
diameter
methotrexate classification
antimetabolites
Keeps skin and hair pliable
Sebaceous glands
Low grade fever, flu-like symptoms and tiny vesicles along the nerve path with numbness and tingling
What is herpes zoster
The R in REEDA
Redness
Rare complication of taking allopurinol or anticonvulsants
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome