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Most common type of skin cancer in USA Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer basal cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma symptoms Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm
standard
Actinic keratosis Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma
numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and
scaly texture
--> does not heal, slow growing in sun exposed areas
,Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard small- cryotherapy
large- number 5-FU (5-flouracil aka efudex). 5-FU medication
Causes skin to ooze, crust, scab and be red
*5-flouracil/ efudex-wear sunscreen!!*
squamous cell cancer chronic red scaly rough textured lesion w/ irregular borders
crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common rims of ears, lips, nose, face and top of hands
locations
precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer actinic keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? biopsy gold standard. if biopsy is not an option, refer to
dermatology .
,Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and Blistering sunburn as a child, history of sunburns, light skin,
both non-melanoma) chronic exposure to UV light (sunlight/tanning beds), moles,
family hx for skin cancer
Melanoma symptoms (ABCDE) asymmetry (shape/uneven texture)
border (irregular/notched/blurred)
color (variegated colors from black, blue, dark to light
brown)
diameter (size >6mm size of pencil eraser or larger)
evolving (changes in color/size/shape)
may be itchy
Acral lengtiginous melanoma Most common type of melanoma in dark skinned individuals
(blacks & asians)
--> look for longitudinal brown to black bands under the
nailbed. a changing spot or mole in the palms, or the soles
of the feet
seborrheic keratosis soft, round, wart-like growth that is light tan to black and
looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
, Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae- most common strain
Haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis
Escherichia coli
*others
Bacterial meningitis symptoms (Classic High fever
Triad) Nuchal rigidity
rapid change in mental status w/ headache
Triad=neck up
erythematous spot-like rash (petechiae) ecchymosis to
purple-colored lesions (purpura) which are non-blanchable
Is bacterial meningitis a reportable disease yes!
Treatment for Bacterial meningitis-patient IV Abx ASAP, resp/droplet iso for first 24-48 hrs, hydrate (low
maintenance after initial fluid correction), Maintain ventilation
and reduce increased intra cranial pressure if present
(dexamethosone(to reduce inflammation, mannitol to diurese
the brain), low stim environment, tx complications that may
arrive and support family
Terms in this set (204)
Most common type of skin cancer in USA Skin cancer
Most common type of skin cancer basal cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma symptoms Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white
Basal cell carcinoma common locations cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back
basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm
standard
Actinic keratosis Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma
numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and
scaly texture
--> does not heal, slow growing in sun exposed areas
,Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard Biopsy.
if not an option, refer to derm
Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard small- cryotherapy
large- number 5-FU (5-flouracil aka efudex). 5-FU medication
Causes skin to ooze, crust, scab and be red
*5-flouracil/ efudex-wear sunscreen!!*
squamous cell cancer chronic red scaly rough textured lesion w/ irregular borders
crusting or bleeding may be present
Squamous cell carcinoma common rims of ears, lips, nose, face and top of hands
locations
precursor lesion to squamous cell cancer actinic keratosis
squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis by? biopsy gold standard. if biopsy is not an option, refer to
dermatology .
,Risk factors for skin cancer(melanoma and Blistering sunburn as a child, history of sunburns, light skin,
both non-melanoma) chronic exposure to UV light (sunlight/tanning beds), moles,
family hx for skin cancer
Melanoma symptoms (ABCDE) asymmetry (shape/uneven texture)
border (irregular/notched/blurred)
color (variegated colors from black, blue, dark to light
brown)
diameter (size >6mm size of pencil eraser or larger)
evolving (changes in color/size/shape)
may be itchy
Acral lengtiginous melanoma Most common type of melanoma in dark skinned individuals
(blacks & asians)
--> look for longitudinal brown to black bands under the
nailbed. a changing spot or mole in the palms, or the soles
of the feet
seborrheic keratosis soft, round, wart-like growth that is light tan to black and
looks pasted on
asymptomatic &benign
, Bacterial Meningitis Bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae- most common strain
Haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitidis
Escherichia coli
*others
Bacterial meningitis symptoms (Classic High fever
Triad) Nuchal rigidity
rapid change in mental status w/ headache
Triad=neck up
erythematous spot-like rash (petechiae) ecchymosis to
purple-colored lesions (purpura) which are non-blanchable
Is bacterial meningitis a reportable disease yes!
Treatment for Bacterial meningitis-patient IV Abx ASAP, resp/droplet iso for first 24-48 hrs, hydrate (low
maintenance after initial fluid correction), Maintain ventilation
and reduce increased intra cranial pressure if present
(dexamethosone(to reduce inflammation, mannitol to diurese
the brain), low stim environment, tx complications that may
arrive and support family
