Question

question 1
0 / 2 points
eighty - year - old tony feliz has a purple discoloration on his arm that his doctor says is a result of the blood - thinning medication he is taking. which term best describes tony’s condition?
○ eschar
○ purpura
○ verrucae
◎ ecchymosis
question 2

Explanation:

• Eschar: A thick, dry scab or slough, not related to purple discoloration from blood - thinning meds.
• Purpura: Refers to purple discoloration of the skin due to bleeding under the skin, which can be caused by blood - thinning medications (affecting blood clotting, leading to easy bleeding under the skin).
• Verrucae: Warts, caused by viruses, not related to purple discoloration from blood - thinning.
• Ecchymosis: Is a type of purpura but usually refers to a larger (bruise - like) area. However, the key here is purple discoloration from blood - thinning, and purpura is the general term for purple skin discoloration due to bleeding under the skin, which fits better than ecchymosis (which is a subset of purpura). So Purpura is the best term.

Answer:

B. Purpura