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Skin NUR215

Skin Disorders

QuestionAnswer
What is the test to confirm a viral infection? Tzanck smear
What is Moh's micrographic surgery? The layer removing procedure to diagnose basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.
What is ANA (anti-nuclear antibodies)? A blood test that is positive in many autoimmune diseases.
What is a manifestation of Raynaud's phenomenon? White, bluish fingers from changes in environmental temp or emotional events.
What is patch testing? Diagnostic test for skin allergies that can have life threatening reaction.
What is contact dermatitis? A history of exposure is important when assessing this rash.
What is basal cell carcinoma? Invasive skin cancer found on sun exposed areas but rarely metastasizes.
What is management of malignant melanoma? Early detection, wide excision, chemotherapy, screening of close relatives, teaching follow up care.
What is squamous cell carcinoma? A form of skin cancer that is extremely invasive, metastasizes by blood or lymph, treated with 5FU.
What is asymmetry, borders irregular, color variable, diameter greater than size of pencil eraser head? The ABCDs of malignant melanoma.
What is polymyositis? This connective tissue/autoimmune disease makes combing your hair difficult.
What are immunosuppressive agents? These agents slow the autoimmune response in connective tissue diseases.
What is plaquenil? This drug given for SLE sends you to the opthamalogist.
What is CREST syndrome associated with poor prognosis for scleroderma? Calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal hardening and dysfunction, sclerodactyly, telangiectasis.
What is risk for aspiration? The priority nursing diagnosis for a person with esophageal hardening and dysfunction (CREST).
What are psoriatic lesions? "Spots" are silver scales on an erythematous base.
What is methotrexate? It is a chemo drug that inhibits DNA synthesis of epithelial cells in psoriasis.
What are nursing interventions for pruritis? Therapeutic baths, cool compresses, increased fluid intake, topical corticosteriods.
What is cellulitis? Red spot caused by generalized skin infection from staph or strep, distinct borders, stretched , glossy appearance.
What is Herpes Simplex? "Spot" that is treatable but not curable and causes fever blisters.
What is an arterial ulcer? Dry, pale, hairless ulcer with well defined borders.
What is a venous ulcer? Shallow crater with large amount of exudate, crusting, and irregular edges, usually on lower legs.
What is compression therapy? Primary treatment for venous stasis ulcer.
What are ways to prevent neuropathic ulcers? Control of blood sugar and good foot care.
What is stage III pressure ulcer? Full thickness skin loss, subQ tissue may be damaged or necrotic, damage to but not through the underlying fascia.
What nursing interventions are required for exfoliative dermatitis, TENS, and SJS? Fluid volume replacement, infection prevention, temperature monitoring/regulation, systemic treatment, topical treatment, pain management.
Created by: ljnorris
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