NU 327 Patho Final Exam Study
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"Liver spots" sun damaged skin - ANSWER-lentigines
"Pink eye"; may be inflammatory or infectious in nature; - ANSWER-
conjunctivitis
a blister larger than 5mm; fluid may be located at various levels; ex
pemphigus, pemphigoid - ANSWER-bulla
a bump, palpable and circumscribed, elevated and less than 5 mm in
diameter; may be pigmented, erythematous, or flesh-toned; ex. Mole
- ANSWER-papule
a collection of fibrous tissue that forms to replace lost epidermal and
dermal tissue; ex. Surgical scar, acne scar - ANSWER-scar
a compact portion of desquamating stratum corneum; may vary in
size, thickness, and consistency; ex. Psoriasis scale (compact and thick)
- ANSWER-scale
,a lesion similar to a papule, with a diameter of 5mm to 2cm; may have
a significant palpable dermal component; ex. xanthoma - ANSWER-
nodule
a small blister (up to 5mm in diameter); fluid collection may be sub
corneal, intraepidermal, or subepidermal; ex. Herpes simplex -
ANSWER-vesicle
a split in all epidermis layers of skin; ex. Athlete's foot - ANSWER-
fissure
a spot circumscribed, up to 1 cm; non-palpable; not elevated above or
depressed below surrounding skin surface; hypopigmented,
hyperpigmented, or erythematous; ex. Freckles, Mongolian spots -
ANSWER-macule
almost always in children; last 5-30 seconds; staring "spells" unaware
of environment - ANSWER-absent or petite mal seizure
an elevated, well-circumscribed lesion containing purulent exudate;
ex. Acne - ANSWER-pustule
an elevation in the skin, with a smooth surface, sloping borders, and
(usually) light pink color; caused by acute areas of edema in the skin;
may appear, disappear, or change form abruptly within minutes or
hours; size ranges from 3mm to 20cm; ex. Mosquito bite - ANSWER-
wheal
any mass lesion; generally larger than a nodule; may be either
malignant or benign; ex. lipoma - ANSWER-tumor
attempts to decrease the perception of painful stimuli - ANSWER-
modulation
, augmentation of scar tissue, creating a significant elevation on the
skin surface after healing; ex. Postsurgical scar, post acne scare -
ANSWER-keloid
awareness and interpretation of the meaning of the sensation -
ANSWER-perception
Bacterial entry into the prostate - ANSWER-acute prostatitis
bad pain; occurs after tissue injury; pain perception serves no benefit
for learning survival - ANSWER-pathologic pain
begin within one week of using drug; Penicillin and cephalosporins;
pruritic erythematous maculopapular exanthem (rash); Stevens-
Johnson syndrome; treat by d/c the drug - ANSWER-Drug eruptions
blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, collagen, elastin
- ANSWER-dermis
butterfly-shaped erythema involving the cheeks and nose - ANSWER-
Lupus erythematosus
Candidiasis AKA yeast AKA moniliasis - ANSWER-an overgrowth of
resident yeast
caused by contact w/ or exposed to extremes of temperature; a.
primary cause of death is pulmonary sepsis secondary to inhalation;
also wound sepsis - ANSWER-thermal injury
chancre - ANSWER-painless lesion 10-90 days post exposure
Chlamydia - ANSWER-Parasite; Causes urethritis, PID, pneumonia
chronic inflammation without infection or chronic pelvic pain; painful
ejaculations; ↓ libido - ANSWER-pain syndrome
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Already Graded A+ | 2026-2027
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"Liver spots" sun damaged skin - ANSWER-lentigines
"Pink eye"; may be inflammatory or infectious in nature; - ANSWER-
conjunctivitis
a blister larger than 5mm; fluid may be located at various levels; ex
pemphigus, pemphigoid - ANSWER-bulla
a bump, palpable and circumscribed, elevated and less than 5 mm in
diameter; may be pigmented, erythematous, or flesh-toned; ex. Mole
- ANSWER-papule
a collection of fibrous tissue that forms to replace lost epidermal and
dermal tissue; ex. Surgical scar, acne scar - ANSWER-scar
a compact portion of desquamating stratum corneum; may vary in
size, thickness, and consistency; ex. Psoriasis scale (compact and thick)
- ANSWER-scale
,a lesion similar to a papule, with a diameter of 5mm to 2cm; may have
a significant palpable dermal component; ex. xanthoma - ANSWER-
nodule
a small blister (up to 5mm in diameter); fluid collection may be sub
corneal, intraepidermal, or subepidermal; ex. Herpes simplex -
ANSWER-vesicle
a split in all epidermis layers of skin; ex. Athlete's foot - ANSWER-
fissure
a spot circumscribed, up to 1 cm; non-palpable; not elevated above or
depressed below surrounding skin surface; hypopigmented,
hyperpigmented, or erythematous; ex. Freckles, Mongolian spots -
ANSWER-macule
almost always in children; last 5-30 seconds; staring "spells" unaware
of environment - ANSWER-absent or petite mal seizure
an elevated, well-circumscribed lesion containing purulent exudate;
ex. Acne - ANSWER-pustule
an elevation in the skin, with a smooth surface, sloping borders, and
(usually) light pink color; caused by acute areas of edema in the skin;
may appear, disappear, or change form abruptly within minutes or
hours; size ranges from 3mm to 20cm; ex. Mosquito bite - ANSWER-
wheal
any mass lesion; generally larger than a nodule; may be either
malignant or benign; ex. lipoma - ANSWER-tumor
attempts to decrease the perception of painful stimuli - ANSWER-
modulation
, augmentation of scar tissue, creating a significant elevation on the
skin surface after healing; ex. Postsurgical scar, post acne scare -
ANSWER-keloid
awareness and interpretation of the meaning of the sensation -
ANSWER-perception
Bacterial entry into the prostate - ANSWER-acute prostatitis
bad pain; occurs after tissue injury; pain perception serves no benefit
for learning survival - ANSWER-pathologic pain
begin within one week of using drug; Penicillin and cephalosporins;
pruritic erythematous maculopapular exanthem (rash); Stevens-
Johnson syndrome; treat by d/c the drug - ANSWER-Drug eruptions
blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, collagen, elastin
- ANSWER-dermis
butterfly-shaped erythema involving the cheeks and nose - ANSWER-
Lupus erythematosus
Candidiasis AKA yeast AKA moniliasis - ANSWER-an overgrowth of
resident yeast
caused by contact w/ or exposed to extremes of temperature; a.
primary cause of death is pulmonary sepsis secondary to inhalation;
also wound sepsis - ANSWER-thermal injury
chancre - ANSWER-painless lesion 10-90 days post exposure
Chlamydia - ANSWER-Parasite; Causes urethritis, PID, pneumonia
chronic inflammation without infection or chronic pelvic pain; painful
ejaculations; ↓ libido - ANSWER-pain syndrome
