Dermatology, Skin, Eyes, and Ears Review (Fill-in-the-Blank)

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering skin disorders, eye conditions, and ear/hearing topics from the lecture notes.

ROSC stands for __.

Return to spontaneous circulation

After ROSC, targeted temperature management involves cooling the patient to protect the __.

brain

The skin excretes uric acid, ammonia, and __ through sweat.

urea

Vitamin D production begins in the __.

skin

Cyanosis indicates __ (low oxygen).

hypoxia

A yellow skin color can indicate elevated bilirubin and liver __.

dysfunction

Approximately __ percent of Americans have some type of skin condition.

30

Verrucae are warts caused by human __.

papillomavirus

HSV‑1 commonly causes __ around the mouth.

oral herpes

Candida albicans causes __ in the mouth (thrush).

thrush

Tinea cruris is commonly known as __.

jock itch

Tinea pedis is commonly known as __ (athlete's foot).

athlete's foot

Impetigo typically begins as a reddish sore that ruptures and forms a __ crust.

honey-colored

Open comedones are __.

blackheads

Closed comedones are __.

whiteheads

Rosacea is associated with __ dilation of facial vessels.

vasodilation

Psoriasis can be associated with __ arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).

psoriatic

Lichen planus commonly affects the __ mucosa.

oral

The ABCDEs of melanoma stand for asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and __.

evolving

Basal cell carcinoma is the most __ skin cancer and rarely metastasizes.

common

Squamous cell carcinoma often presents as a nonhealing ulcerated or warty __.

nodule

Scabies is caused by __ that burrow under the skin.

mites

Head lice infest the __ (scalp).

scalp

Eczema flare-ups are often precipitated by stress and __ changes.

temperature

Urticaria (hives) and angioedema are caused by release of __ from mast cells.

histamine

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is commonly associated with a __ rash on the face.

butterfly

Aqueous humor is produced by the __ body.

ciliary

Normal intraocular pressure is about __ mmHg (range 10–21).

10-21

Primary open-angle glaucoma is usually __ and slowly progressive.

asymptomatic

Primary angle-closure glaucoma is an __ emergency.

acute

Retinal detachment presents with a painless curtain-like loss of vision and requires immediate __.

surgery

Conductive hearing loss is commonly caused by impacted __.

cerumen

Otitis media is common in children aged __ months.

6-24

A tympanotomy (myringotomy) is an incision made in the __ to drain fluid.

tympanic membrane

Otitis externa is an infection of the __ ear (swimmer's ear).

external

Tinnitus is described as a ringing or buzzing sound in the __.

ear

Meniere's disease can cause episodic vertigo and tinnitus; treatment may include __ therapy.

diuretic

The eighth cranial nerve is the __ nerve, responsible for hearing and balance.

vestibulocochlear (CN VIII)