Gould's Pathophysiology For Health Professionals Chapter 8 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Vesicle {Ans: Elevated, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid (blister)}Pruritus {Ans: Treatment may be treated by antihistamines or glucocorticoids, administered topically or orally.}Erosion {Ans: Shallow, moist cavity in epidermis}Blood tests {Ans: helpful in the diagnosis of conditions due to allergy or abnormal immune reactions.}Pustule {Ans: , Elevated, erythematous containing purulent exudate}Lichenification {Ans: Thick, dry, rough surface (leatherlike)}Keloid {Ans: Raised, irregular, and increasing mass of collagen resulting from excessive scar tissue formation}Ulcer {Ans: Cavity with loss of tissue from the epidermis and dermis, often weeping or bleeding}Biopsy {Ans: an important procedure in the detection of malignant changes in tissue and provides a safeguard prior to or following removal of any skin lesion.}Urticaria (Hives) Pathophysiology {Ans: Urticaria results from a type I substances such as shellfish hypersensitivity reaction, commonly caused by ingested or certain fruits or drugs.}Fissure {Ans: Small, deep, linear crack or tear in skin}Dermatitis Atopic (eczema) {Ans: Atopic dermatitis a common problem in infancy and may persist into adulthood in some persons.}Comedone {Ans: Mass of sebum, keratin, and debris blocking the opening of a hair follicle}Nodule {Ans: Palpable, elevated lesion: varies in size}Papule Nodule {Ans: Small,