Ch 3: The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the Language of Dermatology

ointment

oil-based to provide waterproof barrier; used for dry,scaly conditions

Lice produce disease called ___________ by attaching their nits (eggs) to hair and clothing.

pediculosis

PDT stands for __________ therapy which exposes the skin to a high-intensity blue light and creates a toxic environment in which bacteria in the sebaceous glands cannot live.

photodynamic

Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacterium to invade the skin and causes

pimples impetigo boils

When a patient lies in one position for a long period they are at risk of developing ____ ulcers.

pressure decubitus

A skin disease of unknown cause that presents with itchy, flaky, red patches covered with white or silvery scales is called

psoriasis

------- are a topical pharmacologic agent used under strict supervision of a physician in the treatment of acne, sun spots, and psoriasis.

retinoids

________ are a topical pharmacologic agent used under strict supervision of a physician in the treatment of acne, sun spots, and psoriasis.

retinoids

tinea corporis

ringworm of the body

tinea capitis

ringworm of the scalp

The surface of a clot dries and hardens in the air to form a(n)

scab

The dermis is the location of sweat and __________ glands, _________ follicles, and nail ________.

sebaceous hair roots

A(n) _____ is physical evidence of a disease process.

sign

The most common bacteria to invade the skin is

staphylococcus aureus

A(n) _________ complaint by a patient about his illness is an example of a symptom.

subjective

All three types of skin cancer share one common cause: excess exposure to

sunlight

The term excision means ________ _________ of part of a suture

surgical removal

In the term laceration the root word element lacer- means to ___.

tear

bleparoplasty

the correction of defects in the eyelids

dermabrasion

the removal of upper layers of skin using a high-powered rotating brush

mammoplasty

the surgical procedure to alter the size or shape of the breast

rhinoplasty

the surgical procedure to alter the size or shape of the nose

liposuction

the surgical removal of fatty tissue using suction

Suturing brings together the edges of the wound to enhance _________ healing

tissue

The root in the terms allograft and autograft means

transplant

abdominoplasty

tummy tuck

Melanin determines the color of your skin and protects it from ____________ light damage.

ultraviolet

Where are keloids (shiny scars) mostly found?

upper body earlobes

The virus that causes chickenpox is

varicella zoster

Excretion is the removal of _________ products of metabolism out of the body.

waste

cream

water-based, soothing, cooling, and well tolerated

lotion

water-based, with a drying, cooling effect

Candida albicans

yeast infection

Which of the following statements about hair are correct?

Apocrine sweat glands open into hair follicles. Each hair grows in a separate follicle. As hair grows, newer cells push the older ones upward.

Scleroderma

Autoimmune disease characterized by hardening and shrinking of the skin, joint stiffness, and pain; vital organs also undergo a similar process

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Autoimmune disease with a characteristic butterfly rash and other skin lesions; it also attacks multiple internal organs

Fourth-degree burn

Burns destroy all layers of the skin and involve underlying tendons, muscles, and sometimes bones.

First-degree burn

Burns involve only the epidermis and produce superficial inflammation.

Second-degree burn

Burns involve the epidermis and dermis and produce redness, blisters, with more severe pain

Third-degree burn

Burns involve the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissues, which are often completely destroyed.

What are the immediate threats to life in regards to burns?

Infection fluid loss

Select the statements that are correct regarding the integumentary system.

It is an organ system that covers the body. Integument is a complete medical term and the root of the term integumentary. It includes the skin, the largest organ in the body, and accessory structures, such as hair, nails, and glands.

Which two types of skin cancer arise in the basal layer of the epidermis?

Malignant melanoma Basal cell carcinoma

Select the structures that are found in the dermis.

Nerves Collagen Fibers Blood Vessels Sweat Glands Sebaceous Glands

Rosacea

Produces a similar rash on the face as systemic lupus erythematosus but produces no systemic complications

Select two conditions involving the sebaceous glands.

Seborrheic dermatitis Acne

The herpes zoster virus produces painful vesicles and is also known as

Shingles

Select the correct statements regarding congenital lesions.

They often resolve within the first few years after birth. Mongolian spots are blue-grey, benign, flat, and found on the lower back of blacks, Native Americans, and Latin Americans.

What type of skin disorders is laser therapy used for?

Vitiligo Warts Birthmarks

Atopic dermatitis is also known as __________ dermatitis

allergic

Deconstruct the term allograft.

allo - graft

In most people, aging causes _____________, thinning of the hair, and baldness as the follicles shrink and produce thin, wispy hairs.

alopecia

Male sex steroids secreted at puberty by males and females are called __________

androgens

What topical pharmacologic agent is used to relieve pain or itch on the skin's surface?

anesthetics

tinea pedis

athlete's foot

One characteristic that systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma have in common is that they are both ________ diseases.

autoimmune

A Wood's light is also known as a(n) _________ light and is used to define the borders of pigmented lesions before excision.

black

The term clot is Greek meaning to ____.

block

In addition to fat, the hypodermis contains which of the following?

blood vessels nerves

A mass of fibrin and cells that is produced in a wound is called a(n)

clot

Surgical procedures that alter or improve the appearance of one's face or body are called ________ procedures

cosmetic

The root in the term excision means

cut out

Deconstruct the term dermatologist.

dermat - o - logist

What is the medical specialty concerned with disorders of the skin?

dermatology

The _____ is a thick connective tissue layer that is found between the epidermis and hypodermis.

dermis

What diagnostic procedure uses a finger or microscope slide pressed against a lesion to see if it blanches?

diascopy

What is a general term used for inflamed and itchy skin conditions?

eczema

Who are often at risk for pressure ulcers because their skin is usually thin and dry?

elderly

The most superficial layer of the skin that consists of many layers of dead, keratinized cells is the _____.

epidermis

Deconstruct the term excretion.

ex - cret - ion

Deconstruct the term excision.

excis - ion

What is the medical term that means to pass waste products of metabolism out of the body?

excrete

Tinea pedis causes itching, redness, and peeling of the skin on the

feet

Bacteria called normal ___________ populate the skin's surface.

flora

The root in the term granulation means small

grain

Deconstruct the term granulation.

granul - ation

The layer beneath the dermis that is mainly composed of adipose tissue is the __________, also known as the subcutaneous tissue layer.

hypodermis

A(n) ___________ is a cut or surgical wound, whereas a(n) _________ is surgical removal of tissue

incision excision

Deconstruct the term integumentary.

integument - ary

gel

jelly-like, watery suspensions

tinea cruris

jock itch

What is the term for a tough, scaly protein that is also the basis for your hair and nails?

keratin

What are the areas of skin where psoriasis commonly occurs?

knees scalp elbows

A tear or jagged skin wound caused by blunt trauma, not a cut, is a(n)

laceration

What are small, wingless, blood-sucking parasites that produce the disease pediculosis?

lice

Deconstruct the term liposuction.

lip - o - suct - ion

Which term is a surgical procedure to remove fat tissue using suction?

liposuction

The specific structure where each hair cell originates within the follicle is the

matrix

A birthmark caused by abnormal pigmentation or proliferation of blood vessels is a(n) ______.

nevus

The skin synthesizes vitamin _____, which is important for bone health.

D

Select the correct combining form element for skin.

Dermat/o