Nku Msn 610 Module 2 Study Guide Rated A+

Furnucle (boil) {Ans: An abscess or pyogenic (pus producing) infection of a sweat gland or a hair follicle. A deep seated infection of the pilosebaceous unit.}basal cell carcinoma {Ans: most common type of skin cancer}rheumatoid arthritis {Ans: a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked. Inflammation of the synovial tissue surrounding the joints.}Tinea (dermatophytosis) {Ans: Group of noncandidal fungal infections that involve the stratum corneum, nails, or hair}Osgood-Schlatter disease {Ans: Traction apophysitis (inflammation of a bony outgrowth) of the anterior aspect of the tibial tubercle}Wheal {Ans: Elevated, irregular shaped area of cutaneous edema solid transient variable diameter. Example: insect bites urticaria allergic reaction.}Knock-knee (genu valgum) {Ans: More than 2.5 distance between the medial malleoli when knees are together. Rickets, Poliomyelitis and Syphilis Genu valgum is a common finding of children between 2 and 4 years of age.}The arm Lymph nodes {Ans: Axillary Epitrochlear (cubital)}Scale {Ans: Heaped up keratinized cells, flaky skin irregular, thick or thin dry or oily variation in size. Example- Flaking of skin with seborrheic dermatitis or after a dog reaction dry skin.}Acute suppurative lymphadenitis {Ans: infection and inflammation