Derm Flashcards
1
Q
Actual lentiginous
A
Melanoma type generally found on nails, soles, palms
2
Q
Why ointment is preferred over cream
A
Enhanced medication absorption
3
Q
Potassium hydroxide solution in microscopy
A
To exam fungus
4
Q
Carbuncle
A
Abscess
Should be evaluated again in 48 hrs
5
Q
Anticholinergic SE
A
HTN, hyperthermia, dry skin, dilated pupils, delirium
6
Q
Harold’s Patch
A
Pityriasis rosacea
7
Q
Impetigo is caused by which bacterial organism
A
Staph aureus
8
Q
Animal bite infections are caused by which organism
A
Pasteurella multocida (gram neg)
9
Q
Early Lyme disease presents with
A
Erythema migrans - red rash that expands as target or bulls eye
10
Q
Bowen’s disease
A
SCC that hasn’t invaded the dermis yet
ED&C is sufficient tx
11
Q
Christmas Tree patterned rash
A
Pityriasis rosea
