Medical surgical Nursing Cases and Answers

Medical surgical Nursing Cases and Answers Acne rosacea - CORRECT ANSWER-Usually begins between ages 30-50 years. Characterized by erythema, papules, pustules, and telangiectases. It occurs on the face over the cheeks and bridge of the nose. Tx: Avoiding triggers, as well as topical antibiotics. Acne vulgaris - CORRECT ANSWER-Typically begins with puberty, continues through the teens, and then begins to subside. occasionally it persists, or it can recur several years later. This typically occurs because of the increase in sex hormones in teens, this stimulates production of the sebaceous glands, causing increase production of sebum. A well balanced diet is recommended for this. Actinic Keratosis - CORRECT ANSWER-a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sundamaged skin. Age related skin changes - CORRECT ANSWER--Delayed Healing: skin repairs proceed more slowly -Epidermal and dermal thinning: slow repairs, decreased vvitamin D production, reduced number of langerhans cells (sagging and wrinkling due to fiber loss) -Increased risk of infection and sun damage -Decreased vitamin D synthesis -Decreased melanocyte activiey: pale skin and reduced tolerance for sun exposure -Diminished blood supple: slow healing, and reduced ability to lose heat -Decreased glandular acitivity: sweat glands tend to overheat