Derm 1

Question 1

medication of choice for scabies

Answer 1

permethrin 5% - apply cream from neck to soles of feet then remove 8-14 hours later; may repeat in 7-14 days if live mites are still present

Question 2

multiple, painful reddened nodules on the anterior surface of both legs

Answer 2

erythema nodosum

Question 3

erythema nodosum

Answer 3

multiple, painful reddened nodules on the anterior surface of both legs

Question 4

erythema nodosum - most common age

Answer 4

women 15-40

Question 5

erythema nodosum can be associated with
3

Answer 5

infectious agents
drugs
systemic inflammatory disease like ulcerative colitis

Question 6

intertrigo

Answer 6

common rash in areas between skin folds, under the breasts, between the scrotum and inner thigh, or between the toes; moist lesions that can be easily treated if the skin can be separated from touching

Question 7

common rash in areas between skin folds, under the breasts, between the scrotum and inner thigh, or between the toes; moist lesions that can be easily treated if the skin can be separated from touching

Answer 7

intertrigo

Question 8

intertrigo tx

Answer 8

topical powder with an antifungal

Question 9

topical treatment option for SCC and BCC

Answer 9

5-fluorouracil (5-FU)

Question 10

what is precursor to SCC

Answer 10

AK

Question 11

dry, scaley, and flat

Answer 11

AK

Question 12

shingrix - can you give during outbreak

Answer 12

no - give after acute phase is over

Question 13

Shingrix - second dose not given within 2-6 month window

Answer 13

just give second dose, no need to restart

Question 14

Shingrix - do you need to obtain varicella history of antibody tests

Answer 14

no

Question 15

tachyphylaxis

Answer 15

word used to describe when a medication becomes progressively less effective after repetitive administration

Question 16

rebound effect

Answer 16

describes a condition in which initial clinical improvement occurred, but worsening has occurred

Question 17

lichenification refers to

Answer 17

thickening of the skin

Question 18

tinea unguium

Answer 18

infection of the nail bed, matrix, or plate

Question 19

tinea versicolor occurs most often during

Answer 19

spring and summer months when a patient has becomed darkened after sun exposure

Question 20

areas that are infected do not tan and so become very noticeable - chest and back are common areas

Answer 20

tinea versicolor

Question 21

tinea versicolor - tx

Answer 21

topical selenium sulfide or an oral antifungal agent

Question 22

PR is a

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self-limiting exanthematous skin disorder characterized by several unique findings and is more common in young adults

Question 23

herald or mother patch found on trunk

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looks like a ringworm and precedes the generalized christmas tree pattern rash - PR

Question 24

PR - lesions associated with the rash look like

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salmon-colored and oval in shape

Question 25

PR - clears when

Answer 25

4-6 weeks but the plaques may last for several months

Question 26

petechiae should prompt you to order a cbc why

Answer 26

as this may be related to low plt count

Question 27

plaque psoriasis is usually found

Answer 27

in a symmetrical distribution on the scalp, elbows, knees, and/or back

Question 28

silvery scales that are mildy pruritis

Answer 28

plaque psoriasis

Question 29

scaley border around the plaque

Answer 29

pityriasis rosea

Question 30

scaley lesions found on scalp
2

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psoriasis
seborrheic dermatitis

Question 31

well demarcated erythema that is raised and warm to touch, pain, fever began 36 hours ago

Answer 31

erysipelas

Question 32

cellulitis onset

Answer 32

more gradual, over a few days

Question 33

lesions seen in a patient with folliculitis might be filled with

Answer 33

pus