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