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Tx for seborrheic keratosis?

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  • Scissor biopsy

- Electrosurgery/Freezing

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“I have warts or moles that are growing”

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Seborrheic keratosis

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What skin condition is characterized by the following: small, rough, pink or brown macules, papules, or plaques on sun-exposed areas?

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Actinic keratosis

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Tx for lice?

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  • Permethrin, malathion, lindane, benzyl alcohol
  • Innoculate close contacts
  • Wash bedding/clothes in hot water
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Tx for scabies?

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  • Permethrin

- Treat close contacts

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What skin condition is characterized by inflammatory, erythematous, itchy papules found on flexor surfaces of wrists, elbows, genitalia, feet, and finger webs?

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Scabies

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What spider bite is characterized by the following: burning pain 1-24 hours after bite, fever, chills, malaise, nausea, possible necrosis, and a wound that may be asymptomatic for up to 3 days?

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Brown recluse spider

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What spider bite is characterized by the following: burning within minutes of bite that resolves within hours, systemic onset within 30 minutes: cramps, dyspnea, sweating, N/V, restlessness, or sense of impending death?

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Black widow spider

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Test for brown recluse?

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UA for hemolysis

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Which spider bite requires cool compresses?

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Brown recluse

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What skin condition is characterized by the following: pink pearly papules, sometimes with telangiectasias, rolled margins, possibly ulcerated center, on face and neck?

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Where is the superficial form of BCC found?

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Trunk or extremities

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What kind of biopsy would you use for BCC?

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Shave, but punch can assess depth

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Tx for BCC?

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  • Meds: 5-flurouracil, imiquimod
  • Radiation, phototherapy
  • Surgical excision preferred if tolerable (Mohs, excision)
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What is the acral form of malignant melanoma?

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Nails

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How big of an excision is necessary for a malignant lesion 1-2 mm thick?

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1-2 cm

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How big of an excision is necessary for a malignant lesion around 1 mm thick?

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1 cm

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What skin condition is characterized by the following: slow-growing, hyperkeratotic lesions, possible ulceration, crusting in sun-exposed areas?

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SCC

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Where does SCC most commonly metastasize to?

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The lungs

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From where does SCC most commonly metastasize?

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Ears and vermilion border (lips)

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Tx for SCC?

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  • Total excision
  • Electrosurgery
  • Mohs
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22
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What is alopecia totalis?

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Hair loss of the entire scalp

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What is alopecia universalis?

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Hair loss of entire body

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What two conditions are associated with hair loss?

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  • Lupus

- Thyroid issues

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25
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Tx for alopecia areata?

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  • Intralesional steroids

- Oral corticosteroids

26
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Which type of hair loss is characterized by miniaturization of follicles and pattern baldness?

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Androgenetic alopecia

27
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Tx for androgenetic alopecia?

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Minoxidil or Finasteride

28
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Tx for onycomycosis?

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  • Oral anti-fungals first line (side effects)
  • Cicloporox nail solution better tolerated
  • Nail debridement
29
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What nail condition is characterized by inflammation of skin folds surrounding nails?

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Paronychia

30
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What organism causes green changes in nails?

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Pseudomonas

31
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Tx for paronychia?

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  • Tetanus if indicated
  • ABX, antifungals
  • Incision and drainage
32
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Tx for condylomata acuminata?

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  • Imiquimod
  • Podophyllin
  • TCA acid
  • Cryosurgery
33
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What lesions can be detected using acetowhitening test?

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Condylomata acuminata

34
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What viral skin infection can also manifest as encephalitis or pneumonia?

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HSV

  • Fever
  • Lymphadenopathy
35
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Tx for molluscum contagiosum?

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  • Cantharidin (harsh med)
  • Podophyllin
  • Cryosurgery
36
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What skin condition is characterized by the following: non-umbilicated center, black dots, raised, rough?

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Verrucae

37
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What infection has dermatomal pattern?

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Varicella-Zoster

38
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Tx for varicella-zoster infection?

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  • Antivirals within 72 hours

- Gabapentin for pain

39
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Tx for cellulitis?

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  • Oral dicloxacillin
  • Cephalexin
  • Clindamycin or IV cefazolin
  • Nafcillin
40
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Tx for severe cellulitis?

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Hospital admission

41
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What diagnosis should be considered whenever a pt. has a prolonged, unexplained systemic illness?

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Vasculitis

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What condition is characterized by the following: palpable purpura, livedo reticularis, nodules, ulcers, gangrene, nail changes, malaise, fatigue, weight loss and sweating?

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Vasculitis

43
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Tx for vasculitis?

A
  • GLUCOCORTICOIDS

- Then stronger immunosuppressives

44
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What skin condition is characterized by the following: sharply demarcated erythema, raised borders, shiny plaques, HA, vomiting, and a possible prodromal phase?

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Erysipelas

45
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What organism causes erysipelas?

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S. pyogenes

46
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Tx for Erysipelas?

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  • Mild: Penicillin
  • Moderate-severe: Cefazolin
  • MRSA: Vancomycin
47
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What skin condition is characterized by the following: honey-colored crusts, bullae, common around mouth, and satellite lesions?

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Impetigo

48
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What organism usually causes impetigo?

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S. aureus

49
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Tx for impetigo?

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Mild: topical ABX

Moderate-Severe: oral ABX

50
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What skin condition is characterized by perifollicular swelling with a pus plug?

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Furuncle/carbuncle/abscess

51
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Tx for abscesses?

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Oral ABX

-Vancomycin if MRSA

52
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What skin condition is characterized by brown, velvety patches of skin?

A

Acanthosis nigricans

53
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What condition is associated with acanthosis nigricans?

A

Diabetes

54
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Tx for acanthosis nigricans?

A

Treat underlying disorders

55
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Based on rule of 9s, how much BSA does each part of body contribute?

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  • Upper extremities: Both 9% (adult and child)
  • Lower extremities: adult 18%, child 14%
  • Anterior trunk: both 18%; Posterior: 18%
  • Head and neck: adult 9%, child 18%
  • 1% genitals
56
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Tx of pressure ulcers?

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  • ABX for cellulitis or osteomyelitis
  • Zinc and vit. C if deficiency
  • High protein diet
  • Silver dressings/ sealed padding
57
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What skin condition consists of acute, tender, cyst-like abscesses in apocrine gland tissue, sinus tracts, and hyperhidrosis?

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Hidradenitis suppurativa

58
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Tx for hidradenitis suppurativa?

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Oral ABX

59
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What skin condition is characterized by the following: rapidly erupting rash that blanches and often disappears within 24 hours?

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Urticaria (hives)

60
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First-line tx for urticaria?

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  • 1st gen. antihistamines

- 2nd gen. H1 blockers

61
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Tests for vitiligo?

A

-TSH

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