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Derm Flashcards

1
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What is the mechanism of terbinafine?

A

Inhibit squalene epoxidase

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The reabsorption of what amino acid is defective in Hartnup disease?

A

Tryptophan

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Which sweat gland is responsible for the odor of sweat?

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Apocrine - initially odorless but can become malodorous secondary to bacterial decomposition on skin surface

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Several white spots with an erythematous base on buccal mucosa suggest what viral infection?

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These are Koplik spots - Measles (rubeola)

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What follows Koplik spots?

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Maculopapular rash within 1-2 days

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Tryptophan is an essential amino acid and precursor for what 3 things?

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Nicotinic acid, serotonin, melatonin

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The clinical manifestations of Hartnup disease are primarily due to what?

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B3 (Niacin) deficiency because niacin is synthesized from tryptophan

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Hartnup disease is typically asymptomatic but can present like what?

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Pellagra (niacin deficiency) - diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis

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What is the key laboratory value in Hartnup disease?

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Aminoaciduria restricted to the neutral amino acids

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