8: Skin Disorders
What is pruritus? - Correct answer-sever itching
What causes pruritus? - Correct answer-allergic responses, chemical irritation
How do you treat pruritus? - Correct answer-topical agents to reduce sensations,
antihistamines or glucocorticorids
What is contact dermatitis? - Correct answer-skin rash caused by contact with a certain
substance
What does the hypodermis consist of? - Correct answer-connective tissue, fat cells,
marcophages, fibroblasts, larger blood vessesl, nerves
Where do new skin cells get produced? - Correct answer-stratum basale
What is a small, flat, circumscribed lesion? - Correct answer-macule
What is a small, firm, elevated lesion? - Correct answer-papule
What is a palpable elevated lesions, varies in size? - Correct answer-nodule
What is an elevated, thin walled lesions containing clear fluid (blister)? - Correct
answer-vesicle
How do you treat hives? - Correct answer-Administer EpiPen or other first aid as
required.
What is atopic dermatitis (eczema)? - Correct answer-rash is dry, scaly, and pruritic,
often on flexor surfaces
What causes eczema? - Correct answer-response to allergens cause Chronic
inflammation
What type of skin disorder is psoriasis? - Correct answer-Chronic inflammatory
What is an elevated, , erythematous lesion, usually containing purulent exudate? -
Correct answer-pustule