Melasma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NSG 121/ NSG121 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment Review | Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: turgor elasticity of the skin Q: effects of aging on integumentary system Answer: - thinner skin due to loss of collagen and elastin - decreased turgor (best evaluated over sternum or subclavicular space in older adults) - decreased melatonin - nail growth slows down - thinner and more brittle nails - decreased sw...

Horseshoe (U-Shaped) pattern of redness and telangiectasias on the neck - Polikiloderma Contraindication for microdermabrasion - Rosacea What is in a jessner's solution - 14% salicylic 14% lactic 14% resorcinol In an ethanol solvent base Medical term for dry - Asteatosis What type of exfoliation is microdermabrasion? - Mechanical When it comes to peels, what depth level is necessary to affect the papillary dermis? - Medium What is a mammoplasty - breast augmentation Most...

Exam 1: NSG 432/ NSG432 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Complete Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) - GCU Q: late pregnancy dyspnea Answer: 3rd trimester relieved by lightening Q: gums Answer: swelling from increased estrogen Q: appendicitis implications Answer: difficult to diagnose because mcburney's point moves WBC is up appendectomy is the only surgery done during pregnancy Q: treatment...

Adult Health Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse reviews the health record of a client with melasma. The nurse would anticipate that this client will exhibit: 1. Skin that is uniformly dark in color 2. Very pale skin with little pigmentation 3. Patches of skin that have loss of pigmentation 4. Blotchy brown macules across the cheeks and forehead ANS: 4 Rationale: Melasma is a condition caused by hormonal influences on melanin production and is noted by the appearance of blotchy bro...

port participation •Exposure to insects •Jewelry/metals/chemicals •Family history Is it: Local or systemic Pruritus- all day or worse at night Uticaria - duration Pigmented changes Pigmentation/Changes of the skin Diff diagnosis Correct Answer: Nevi- brown, beige or pink(< 5mm) Melanoma Related to pregnancy- melasma (mask of pregnancy) Addison disease Side effect of medication- steroid therapy skin lesions Correct Answer: Macule - flat, nonpalpable (freckle, petechia) Papule - PALPA...

1st line of defense, prevents excessive fluid loss, maintain body temp, sensory perception, vitamin D synthesis Correct Answer-functions of the skin keratin, melanin, albinisim, vitiligo, melasma Correct Answer-what are the 5 basic layers of the epidermis keratin Correct Answer--waterproofs the skin -protein found in skin, hair, nails -prevents loss of body fluid through the skin and entry of excessive water into the body melanin Correct Answer--skin pigment -determines skin color

Acrochordon - ANSWER Small, benign outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue that looks like a flap; skin tag. Can be removed using high-frequency or radio-frequency treatments Pathogenic - ANSWER disease causing Oxidation - ANSWER loss of electrons Elastosis - ANSWER loss of elasticity in the skin; breakdown of elastic tissue Melasma - ANSWER The "mask of pregnancy," a patchy tan-to-dark brown discoloration

QUESTION What is included in general shift assessment? Answer: Relevant to why the patient is there, includes quick head to toe Comprehensive focuses on all aspects of wellbeing QUESTION What lab value shows a woman is pregnant? Answer: HCG QUESTION T/F Nausea is normal in second trimester of pregnancy Answer: False, first trimester QUESTION When do pregnant women experience shortness of breath without exer- tion? Answer: First trimester ...

Maryville Nurs 623 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified Basics with skin conditions - Correct Answers •Alopecia •Rash •Pruritus •Uticaria •Pigmentation change Skin lesion—New vs. Change HPI questions for skin problems - Correct Answers Duration of symptoms Precipitating factors •Medications •Food •Occupation •Outdoors •Hobbies/Sport participation •Exposure to insects •Jewelry/metals/chemicals •Family history Is it: Loca...

Basics with skin conditions - correct answer •Alopecia •Rash •Pruritus •Uticaria •Pigmentation change Skin lesion—New vs. Change HPI questions for skin problems - correct answer Duration of symptoms Precipitating factors •Medications •Food •Occupation •Outdoors •Hobbies/Sport participation •Exposure to insects •Jewelry/metals/chemicals •Family history Is it: Local or systemic Pruritus- all day or worse at night Uticaria - duration Pigmented chang...