#3 Flashcards
Which one of the following topical treatments is effective at reducing the background facial erythema of rosacea, but not the papulopustular form?
A. Metronidazole (Metrogel, Metrocream, Metrolotion).
B. Azelaic acid (Finacea).
C. Brimonidine (Mirvaso).
D. Sulfacetamide/sulfur.
C. Brimonidine (Mirvaso).
Which one of the following statements about rosacea in the United States is correct?
A. Men are less likely than women to have rhinophyma.
B. The population prevalence is probably between 5% and 10%.
C. Men are affected more often than women.
D. It is commonly associated with depression.
D. It is commonly associated with depression.
Which one of the following is an indication for cesarean delivery?
A. Prior cesarean delivery with a low transverse uterine incision.
B. Latent labor lasting more than eight hours.
C. No cervical change at 6 cm after four hours of adequate contractions.
D. No cervical change at 4 cm after six hours of adequate contractions.
C. No cervical change at 6 cm after four hours of adequate contractions.
Which one of the following statements about the third stage of labor is correct?
A. Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as 1,000 mL or more of blood loss.
B. Second-degree lacerations should be repaired with catgut sutures.
C. Controlled traction of the umbilical cord leads to an increase in manual extractions of the placenta.
D. Early cord clamping is recommended.
A. Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as 1,000 mL or more of blood loss.
A two-year-old presents with a rash on her trunk following a two-day fever of 103°F (39.4°C). The child is well-appearing, and the parents report that she has been playful during the entire illness. Which one of the following is likely the cause of this rash?
A. Scarlet fever.
B. Erythema infectiosum.
C. Measles.
D. Roseola.
D. Roseola.
Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of the rash caused by scarlet fever?
A. Lacy, reticular rash on arms and legs.
B. Vesicles with crusting.
C. Erythematous, blanching macules.
D. Oval-shaped, scaly lesions.
C. Erythematous, blanching macules.
Which one of the following statements about the rash caused by pityriasis rosea is correct?
A. It has an asymmetric pattern.
B. It can be confused with tinea corporis.
C. It is associated with low-grade fever.
D. It is not associated with pruritus.
B. It can be confused with tinea corporis.
Which one of the following statements about the Epley maneuver is correct?
A. It is a test used to confirm the diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
B. It does not work as well as medications that are commonly prescribed for acute treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
C. It appears to be better than a sham maneuver or control, and is equivalent to the Semont maneuver when used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
D. It is associated with several serious adverse effects, including increased risk of stroke.
C. It appears to be better than a sham maneuver or control, and is equivalent to the Semont maneuver when used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
