pharm integumentary

first line of defense is

immune system

caused by release of histamine from the skin cells during allergic reactions

pruitis (itchy)

caused by expansion of the capillaries close to the skin surface

erythema (Redding)

caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues

edema (swelling)

excess of the protein keratin in the epidermis, Dead cells build up and become hard, known as keratosis

scaling

circumscribed areas of pathological tissue that are classified as primary of secondary

lesions

open lesions that are the result of tissue damage that starts below the skin and then erupts to the skin surface

ulcerations

raised, irregularly shaped skin eruptions that have red margins and pale centers

hives or welts (uticaria)

inflammation resulting from direct contact with a substance to which the skin is sensitive

contact dermitis

an inflammation with eruptions of pimplelike bumps, blisters, scales, or scabs. The lesions may be dry or weepy

eczema

a chronic dermatitis identified by its red , raised lesions covered with dry silvery scales

psoriasis

acne lesions develop in adolescence when growth hormones speed up the secretions of oil glands

acne

an inflammatory skin disorders of the unknown cause the begin on the scalp (dan druff)

seborrheic dermatitis

a scaling of the scalp that produces dry, white flakes

dandruff

pressure sore, decubitus ulcer, and bedsore are all terms to describe impaired skin integrity caused by prolonged pressure

pressure ulcer

observable area of persistent redness in a pigmented area that is generally red, blue, or purple

stage 1 pressure ulcer

partial-thickness skin loss involving epidermis, dermis or bother superficial ulcer that appears as abrasion, blister, or shallow crater

stage II pressure ulcer

full-thickness skin loss that appears as a deep crater and damages the subcutaneous layer

stage III pressure ulcer

full-thickness skin loss with extensive damage to the muscle

stage IV pressure ulcer

are caused by microbes invading the skin tissues

infections

scabies is highly contagious, scabicides are used to destroy the mites

scabies and pediculosis

inflammation of the stomach

gastritis

excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid

peptic ulcer disease

inflammation of the liver

hepatitis

disease of the colon

ulcerative colitis

a chronic, nonspecific inflammatory bowel disease of unknow etiology

chrons disease

acute inflammation of the membranes that line the abdomen

peritonitis

condition in which multiples pouches develop in the walls of the large intestine

diverticulosis

blocks the action of histamine, promotes ulcer healing

histamine antagonists

block final step of acid production and are used in active ulcer disease

proton pump inhibitors

helps relieve gas in the stomach

antiflatulents

produces vomiting in cases of poisioning

emetics

suppress nausea and vomiting by acting on the brains control cent er to stop the nerve impulses

antiemetics