Chapter 53 Alterations in the Integumentary system
Vitiligo is a
Depigmented patch of skin Associated with diabetes mellitus Hyperthyroidism Pernicious anemia
Onycholysis is characterized by
Destruction of the nails
The presence of a widely distributed pruritic maculopapular rash and erythema is commonly associated with
Drug reaction
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) is characterized by
Dry, scaly, itchy patches on the face, antecubital areas, and behind the ears and knees
Seborrheic dermatitis is
associated with cradle crap in newborns and dandruff in adolescents and adults
A small blister is a vesicle
Which is fluid filled
A papule is a
Small, palpable bump
Impetigo is a skin infection caused by
Bacteria
What is the most common, benign form of cancer
Basal cell
Which finding indicates a need for further evaluation of a nevus mole?
Variations in color within the nevus
Chickenpox causes vesicles that scab
Whereas measles remains a macular rash
Herpes simplex 1 infection
Begins with a burning or tingling sensation Reactivates with stress, sun exposure, menses Remains latent Very painful
Shingles can lead to
A painful post-herpetic neuralgia
Actinic Keratosis (AK) is
A precancerous condition
An elevated lesion containing purulent material is
A pustule
At puberty when sebaceous gland secretion increases, follicle obstruction and infection may occur, resulting in
Acne vulgaris
Herpes simplex II
Causes most genital infections
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) is due to
Contact with skin allergens (atopic = allergy)
A major difference between a vesicles and a wheal is that vesicles
Contain fluid, but wheals are edematous tissue
Acute, painful inflammation with vesicles along the distribution of a spinal nerve (dermatome) is characteristic of
Herpes zoster
Itchy linear burrows on the hands and wrists are associated with
Scabies
A nodule
Is a large, hard palpable bump
A non palpable spot that is not elevated or depressed is a
Macule
The cancer considered to be the most malignant is
Melanoma
Which skin disorder is thought to be caused by any autoimmune reaction and is characterized by bullous eruptions?
Pemphigus
Deep pressure ulcers usually
Result from thrombosis of deep vessels
Feels tend to dry the skin because
They are astrigents