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AGNP 1 Exam 1 Review questionsdermatology
primary skin lesions - ANSskin lesions that have resulted from a disease process and have not been
altered by outside manipulation,treatment or the natural course
examples of primary skin lesions - ANSvesicle noted in varicella
secondary skin lesions - ANSskin lesions altered by outside manipulation, treatment and or the natural
course of disease
examples of secondary skin lesions - ANScrust, a raised lesion caused by dried serum and blood
remnants, develops when a vesicle ruptures and from scratching
macule - ANSflat discoloration, usually less than 1cm in diameter
papule - ANSraised lesion, less than 1 cm, may be the same or different color than surrounding skin
patch - ANSflat area of skin discoloration, larger than a macule
vesicle - ANSfluid filled, less than 1cm
plaque - ANSraised lesion, greater than 1cm, nay be the same or different color than surrounding skin
purpura - ANSlesions caused by red blood cells leaving circulation and becoming trapped in skin
pustule - ANSvesicle like lesion containing pus
,wheal - ANScircumscribed area of skin edema
nodule - ANSraised lesion greater than 1cm usually mobile
bulla - ANSfluid filled, greater than 1cm
excoriation - ANSsecondary skin lesion marks produced from scratching
Linchenification - ANSsecondary skin lesion; skin thickening resembling callus formation
fissure - ANSsecondary skin lesion; narrow linear crack into epidermis; exposing dermis
erosion - ANSsecondary skin lesion; partial focal loss of epidermis; heals without scarring
scale - ANSsecondary skin lesion; raised flaking lesion
atrophy - ANSsecondary skin lesion; loss of skin markings and full skin thickness
ulcer - ANSloss of epidermis and dermis; heals with scarring
annular - ANSring-shaped
confluent or coalescent - ANSmultiple lesions blending together
reticular - ANSnet-like cluster
dermatomal - ANSreferring to a lesion that follows a nerve or segment of the body
linear - ANSin streaks
, topical medication dispensing formula for hands, head,face and anogenital region - ANSamount for one
application: 2g
2x a day application for 1 week: 28g
2x a day for one month: 120g
topical medication dispensing formula for one arm, anterior or posterior trunk - ANSamount for one
application: 3g
2x a day application for 1 week: 42g
2x a day for one month: 180g
greatest rate of absorption when applied to - ANSface, axilla and genital areas
thickness of palms and soles of the feet - ANScreates a barrier so that relatively little topical medication
is absorbed
The less viscous the vehicle containing a medication, the less of the medication is absorbed. T or F -
ANStrue
medication in a gel or lotion - ANSis absorbed in smaller amounts
corticosteroids - ANSused to treat a variety of dermatological disorders; particularly disorders
categorized by hyperproliferation, inflammation and immunological involvement; relative potency is
based on vasoconstriction activity
One of the mechanisms of action of a topical corticosteroid preparation is as - ANSa vasoconstrictor
to enhance potency of a topical corticosteroid, the prescriber recommends that the patient apply the
preparation - ANSand cover with an occlusive dressing
what is the maximum recommended amount of time a low to medium topical corticosteroid can be used
continuously in a non-intertriginous area to avoid adverse effects - ANS3 months
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