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| Some skin disorders include |
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| acne vulgaris, psoriasis, eczema dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug-induced dermatitis, and burn infection. |
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| Skin eruptions may result from |
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| viral infections (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster), fungal infections (e.g., tinea pedis [athlete's foot], tinea capitis [ringworm]), and bacterial infections |
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| Most treatments for skin eruptions include |
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| topical creams, ointments, pastes, gels, lotions, and solutions. |
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| Skin lesions may appear as |
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| macules papules vesicles or plaques |
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| _____ is the most common skin disorder in the United States. |
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| ____ ____ is the formation of papules, nodules, and cysts on the face, neck, shoulders, and back resulting from keratin plugs at the base of the pilosebaceous oil glands near the hair follicles |
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| Megadoses of ___ ____were once used to treat acne.Because excessive doses can be highly toxic, megadosing is no longer a valid therapy for treating acne. |
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| Mild acne may require gentle cleansing and the use of ______ |
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| For ____ ____, oral antibiotics (tetracycline [drug of choice] or erythromycin) and topical glucocorticoids may be prescribed. |
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| bacterial protein synthesis |
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| A major side effect of tetracycline is |
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| _____ is a chronic skin disorder that affects 1% to 2% of the U.S. population |
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| Psoriasis is characterized by erythematous ____ and _____ covered with silvery scales |
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| With psoriasis, epidermal cell growth and epidermal turnover is accelerated to approximately ___ ____ the normal expected epidermal growth |
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| The common wart (_____ _____ ) is a hard, horny nodule that may appear anywhere on the body, particularly on the hands and feet. |
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| ______ may be benign lesions, or they may be precursors to cancerous lesions, especially those in the genital region |
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| warts may be removed by ____, ___, or __ ___. |
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| freezing, electrodesiccation, or surgical excision. |
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The nursing process for which skin disorders include :
Assess client's skin eruptions. Describe the lesions, location, and drainage, if present.
▪ Obtain a culture of a purulent draining skin lesion. |
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| Acne Vulgaris and Psoriasis |
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| Instruct client not to use harsh cleansers. Tell client to gently clean the skin several times a day if they have ____ ____ |
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| An adverse reaction to drug therapy may result in.... |
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| skin lesions that vary from a rash, urticaria, papules, and vesicles to life-threatening skin eruptions such as erythema multiforme (red blisters over a large portion of the body), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (large blisters in the oral and anogenital mucosa, pharynx, eyes, and viscera), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (widespread detachment of the epidermis from underlying skin layers). |
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| A hypersensitive reaction to a drug is caused by the formation of sensitizing ______ |
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| . If multiple drug therapy is used, the ___ ____ ____ may be the cause of the hypersensitivity and skin eruptions |
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| _____ ______ also called exogenous dermatitis, is caused by chemical or plant irritation |
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| A skin rash with itching, swelling, blistering, oozing, or scaling at the affected skin sites characterizes this disorder |
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| ______ ______ may contain the antihistamine diphenhydramine and is used primarily for plant irritations. |
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| a common staphylococcus aureus infection of the skin, is most commonly seen in children 2 to 5 years old. |
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| When the hair shaft is lost and the hair follicle cannot regenerate, male-pattern baldness, called ______ occurs |
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| _____ _____ ____ is associated with a familial history and occurs during the aging process, earlier in some individuals than others. |
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| _______ causes vasodilation, increasing cutaneous blood flow. The increased blood flow tends to stimulate hair follicle growth. When the drug is discontinued, however, hair loss occurs within 3 to 4 months. |
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| ______ screens (absorb ultraviolet [UV] radiation) and _______ (scatter UV radiation) are the two categories of sunscreens. |
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| The _____ type accounts for most of the 126 FDA-approved sunscreens |
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| hysical screens prevent skin penetration of |
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| ____ ____ causes many problems, including premature aging of the skin, burns, and skin cancer. |
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| ____ ____ ____ causes many problems, including premature aging of the skin, burns, and skin cancer. |
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| Sun protection factor (SPF) |
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| ____ ____ ____ causes many problems, including premature aging of the skin, burns, and skin cancer. |
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| Sun protection factor (SPF) |
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| Using common sense is the best way to protect the skin. Ultraviolet radiation is most intense between ____ AM and ____ |
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| A moderately severe sunburn is an example of a |
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| Persons with ______ and ___ ____ ___that involve the dermis and subcutaneous tissue should undergo treatment in a burn center or other hospital setting. |
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| second, third degree burns |
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| ____ _____ is commonly used to prevent and treat sepsis in second- and third-degree burns. |
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1. The nurse reviews the client's list of medications and recalls that the purpose of keratolytic agents is to remove what?
a. A horny layer of dermis
b. A horny layer of epidermis
c. Erythematous lesions
d. Hair follicles |
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2. Nursing implications for health teaching with clients taking isotretinoin include which implications? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid sunlight.
b. Monitor weight.
c. Monitor CBC, glucose, and lipids.
d. Do not breastfeed or give blood. |
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3. The nurse is doing health teaching with a client with psoriasis. Which is a nursing implication of the new biologic agents for the management of psoriasis?
a. Daily weight
b. Monitor electrolytes
c. Assess lesions
d. Monitor CBC and T-cell count |
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4. A 55-year-old man has a chief complaint: “I'm going bald.” Which drug is used to treat male pattern baldness?
a. dexamethasone
b. PABA
c. minoxidil
d. finasteride |
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5. The client has second- and third-degree burns over 25% of his body. Mafenide acetate has been ordered. What acid-base imbalance can result from its use? (Select all that apply.)
a. Metabolic acidosis
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Respiratory alkalosis
d. Respiratory acidosis |
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6. The nurse reviews the client's medication history. Based on the client's prolonged use of glucocorticoids, what does the assessment include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Obesity
b. Thinning of the skin
c. Erythematous lesions
d. Purpura |
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7. A 20-year-old woman comes to the clinic for follow-up related to isotretinoin use. The nurse reviews the iPLEDGE program, which includes which important information? (Select all that apply.)
a. That an effective method of contraception must be used throughout treatment
b. A review of iPLEDGE educational materials
c. That a negative pregnancy test is required before each monthly refill
d. That informed consent is not required |
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8. The school nurse prepares a program for junior high school students on sun safety. What is important information to include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sunscreen products should contain information about UVA and UVB SPF protection.
b. UVB radiation is greatest between 10 AM and 4 PM.
c. Clouds block radiation, so sunscreen is not needed on cloudy days.
d. SPF should be at least 15 in sunscreen products. |
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