CLINICAL APPLICATIONS: SKIN
Briefly discuss the answers to each of the following clinical situations in YOUR OWN WORDS. 7 lines or less per answer. USE THIS FORM; TYPE-WRITTEN 11 FONT; BULLET FORMAT. TABLE IS OK IF COMPARING 2 CONDITIONS
1.a) Which skin cancer has the highest mortality rate and why?
b)What are the risk factors?
c)How would you diagnose this disease?
d)What are your treatment options?
2.Define the following skin conditions/terms:
a)Vitiligo
b)Cyanosis
c)Jaundice
d)Albinism
Note:CLINICAL APPLICATION WRITE-UP GUIDELINES!!!
• Use the Form and Format provided, answering the questions in the spaces below the
questions ON THE FORM. 11 FONT TYPE-WRITTEN; BULLET FORMAT.7 Lines or Less per
Answer
• TABLE IS OK IF COMPARING 2 CONDITIONS
• You MUST use YOUR OWN words
• Be specific and brief in your answers:
o Ex: What is the Etiology of Emphysema?
▪ Ans: a) Damage to the elasticity of alveoli (Pathophysiology)
b) May be due to smoking/genetic defect in alpha-1 antitrypsin
enzyme that protects the alveoli wall elastin fibers
o Ex: What are the risk factors for lung cancer?
▪ Ans: a) smoking b) asbestos c) others toxins
o Ex: How would you make the diagnosis of Cushings’ disease due to suspected
adrenal cortex tumor?
o Ans: Lab: Cortisol, ACTH hormone blood levels. CT Scan (abdomen). Plus
BIOPSY.
o Ex: What is the treatment for hypertension?
▪ Ans: Meds: beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, Calcium Channel
blockers (class of drugs/specific drugs ok)
