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Integumentry
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Nursing
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09/08/2010

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Term
Functions of skin: PROTECTION
Definition
-Shielding underlying tissues from trauma and pathogens.
-Preventing excess loss of fluids.
Term
Functions of SKIN
Definition
Protection, secretion, sensation, synthesis of vit. d blood vessels of skin can serve as a blood reservoir
Term
Functions of skin: TEMP REGULATION
Definition
-Altering diameter of surface blood vessels
-Sweating
Term
Function of skin: Temp Regulation
DISSIPATE HEAT
Definition
-Blood vessels DILATE
-Blood flows close to the body surface heat is lost through the surface
Term
Function of skin: Temp Regulation
RETAIN HEAT
Definition
-Blood vessels CONSTRICT
Term
Functions of skin: SECRETIONS
Definition
-SWEAT
-SEBUM
Term
Functions of skin: Secretions
SWEAT
Definition
-Promotes loss of body heat through EVAPORATION
-Plays a role in excretion of waste
Term
Functions of skin: Secretions
SEBUM
Definition
-Coats skin
-Creating oily barrier
-Holds in water
Term
Functions of skin: BLOOD RESERVOIR
Definition
-Contains extensive blood vessel network
-Store 10% of total blood volume
-CONSTRICTION shunts blood to vital organs
Term
Age related change
Cause of WRINKLING
Definition
-Thinning layers and
-Degeneration of ELASTIN fibers
Term
Decreased SEBUM causes
Definition
-Dryness
-Puritus
Term
LENTIGINES
Definition
-Pigmented spots
-Sun exposed areas
-AKA: Liver Spots
Term
SENILE PURPURA
Definition
-Large
-Purplish brusies
-Resolve very slowly
-Minor trauma
Term
SENILE ANGIOMAS
Definition
-Bright red papules
Term
SEBORRHEIC KERATOSES
Definition
-Waxy, raised lesions
-Flesh-colored to dark brown
Term
ACROCHORDONS
Definition
Skin tags
Term
MACULE
Definition
-Distinct flat area
-Color differ from surrounding tissue
Term
PAPULE
Definition
-Raised
-Soild lesion
-Clearly defined margins
- <1cm
Term
VESICLE
Definition
-Raised
-Fulled filled cavity
- <1cm
Term
PUSTULE
Definition
-Raised
-Well defined cavity
-Contains pus
Term
PATCH
Definition
-Macule >1cm
Term
PLAQUE
Definition
-Combined papules
-Form raised area
- <1cm
Term
NODULE
Definition
-Raised
-Solid lesions
-Hard or Soft
- >1cm
Term
WHEAL
Definition
-Superfical
-Irregular swelling
-Caused by fluid accumulation
-Allergic response
-Insect bite
Term
TUMOR
Definition
-Firm or soft lesion
-Lipoma
-Hemangioma
Term
BULLA/ blister
Definition
-Thin walled
-Fluid filled chamber
- >1cm
Term
CRUST
Definition
-Thick
-Dried exudate remaining after vesicles rupture
Term
SCALE
Definition
-Dry or greasy skin flakes
Term
FISSURE
Definition
-Distinct linear crack extending into dermis
-Cheilosis
-Tinea Pedis
Term
EROSION
Definition
-Shallow
-Superfical depression
Term
ULCER
Definition
-Depression deeper than erosion
-May bleed
Term
EXCORIATION
Definition
-Abrasion caused by scratching
Term
NEVI/Mole
Definition
-Flat or raised
-Color darker than surrounding area
Term
CYST
Definition
-Fluid filled cavity in dermis or sub Q
Term
KOH
Definition
-Fungal infections of skin, hair, nails
Term
TZANCK SMEAR
Definition
-Detect VIRAL skin infections
Term
SCABIES SCRAPING
Definition
-Mineral oil on infected area for 1 min
-With scalp scrap until bleeds
-Send sample to lab
-Place R/O Scabies w O&P
-ova & parasites
Term
WOOD'S LIGHT
Definition
-Black light
-Assess for pigmentation changes and
-Superfical skin infections
Term
What is PHOTOTHERAPY used for?
Definition
-Psoriasis
-Vitiligo
-Chronic Eczema
Term
ATOPIC DERMATITIS/ Eczema
Characterized by:
Definition
-Red, oozing, crusty rash, intense puritus
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Term
Atopic Dermatits:
INTERVENTIONS
Definition
-68f to 75f with 45%-55% humidity
-Mild detergent, rinse twice
-Open weave fabrics and loose clothing
Term

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

SALICYLIC ACID

Classification:

KERATOLYTICS

Definition

USE: Acne, psoriasis

S/E: -Excessive dryness

-Irritation

-Scaling

-Edema

-Photosensitivity

Term
BACITRACIN
Classification:
TOPICAL-ANTIBACTERIALS
Definition
USE: Skin infections S/E: Contact dermatitis
Term
SILVER Sulfa
(Silvadene)
Classification:
  TOPICAL-ANTIBACTERIAL
Definition
USE: Treat and prevent wound infection with serious burns
S/E: -Rash
-Pruritus
-Burning
Term
ACYCLOVIR
(Zovirax)
Classification:
ANTIVIRAL
Definition
USE: Herpes
S/E: -Burning
-Stinging
-Pruritis
-N/V
Term
NYSTATIN
(Mycostatin)
TERBINAFINE
(Lamisil)
Classification:
TOPICAL ANTIFUNGAL
Definition
USE: Fungal infections
S/E: -Irritation
-Erythema
-Burning
-Rash
Term

GRISEOFULVIN (Fulvicin) KETOCONAZOLE (Nizoral) Classification:

ORAL-ANTIFUNGAL

Definition

USE: Used when fungal infection do not respond to topicals

S/E: G-Headache

          -Rash

          -Insomnia

          -GI distress

        K-Hepatotoxicity

Term
HYDROCORTISONE
(Cortizone)
TRIAMCINOLONE
(Aristocort)
Classification:
TOPICAL-ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES
Definition
USE: Reduces inflammation
S/E: -Itching
-Erythema
-Irritation
Term
TRENTINOIN
(Retin-A)
ISOTRETINOIN
(Accutane)
Classification:
VITAMIN-A-DERIVATIVE
Definition
USE: ACNE
S/E: -Stinging
-Erythema
-Scaling
N/I: -Avoid excessive sun exposure
-Use 2 forms of B/C
Term
ALEFACEPT
(Amevive)
Classification:
BIOLOGICAL AGENT
Definition
USE: Psoriasis
Immune Suppressant
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