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1
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rough, sandpapery patch in chronic sun-exposed areas

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actinic keratosis (AK is NOT OK)

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treatment of actinic keratosis

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liquid nitrogen, 5-FU, imiquimod

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Most common skin cancer

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basal cell carcinoma

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pearly, translucent lesion with a rolled boarder, may have a central scab/erosion

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basal cell carcinoma

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5
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treatment of basal cell carcinoma

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excision, mohs surgery

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red, scaly papule or plaque that is in a sun exposed area. May look like localized eczema but does not itch, may also have a nonhealing ulcer

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squamous cell carcinoma

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7
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treatment of squamous cell carcinoma

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excision

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8
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ABCDEs of melanoma

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A -  asymmetry
B - borders 
C - color
D - diameter 
E - elevation, evolution
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9
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what is the best way to diagnose melanoma

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excisional biopsy

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10
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treatment of melanoma

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excision with adequate margins

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lesion that appears stuck on and velvety

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seborrheic keratosis (SK are OK)

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12
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treatment of seborrheic keratosis

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none, liquid nitrogen, shave removal

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13
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topical medications used for comedomal acne

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retinoids, benzol peroxide, salicylic acids, antibiotics

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14
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patient blushes with certain triggers like smoking or cold weather, telangectasias are present

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rosacea

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15
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most common organism that causes folliculitis

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S. aureus

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16
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most common organism associated with hot tub folliculitis

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pseudomonas

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17
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papules and pustules in a follicular distribution

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folliculitis

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18
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eczema or acne-like lesions only appearing around the mouth

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perioral dermatitis

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19
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common cause of perioral dermatitis

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corticosteroid use on the face

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20
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double open comedomes, boil like lesions and scaring mainly in axilla and groin

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hidradenitis suppertiva

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21
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treatment of hidradenitis suppertiva

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weight loss, avoid friction, antibacterial cleaners, corticosteroid injections for flares

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22
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honey-colored crusting

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impetigo

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23
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organism most commonly causing impertigo

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S. aureus

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24
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treatment for impetigo

A

mupirocin

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25
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organisms commonly causing cellulitis

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staph or strep

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26
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warm erythematous lesion with sharply demarcated raised borders

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erysipelas

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27
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treatment for erysipelas

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penicillin and erythromycin

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28
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treatment for furuncles

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warm compress, I&D

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29
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pearly umbilicated papules

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molluscum contagiosum

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30
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vesicles grouped on an erythematous base, unilateral, in a dermatomal pattern

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herpes zoster

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31
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scaly patches and plaques that do not tan in the sun

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tinea vesicolor

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32
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treatment of tinea vesicolor

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topical azoles

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33
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beefy red lesions with satellite papules

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candida

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34
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treatment of candida

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topical nystatin or azoles, dry environment and zinc oxide

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35
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lower leg lesion that is purple in color and has swelling and pitting edema

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stasis dermatitis

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36
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treatment of stasis dermatitis

A

stockings, elevation, weight loss

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37
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greasy scale that is orange or red in color, often on scalp and face

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seborrheic dermatitis

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38
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treatment for seborrheic dermatitis

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ketaconazole shampoo

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39
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papule that is purple, planar, polygonal and pruritic

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lichen planus (5 Ps)

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40
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treatment for lichen planus

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corticosteroids

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41
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rash that starts with a herald patch and then breaks out in smaller lesions in a christmas tree pattern

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pityriasis rosea

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42
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erythematous plaques with silvery scale

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psoriasis

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43
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what should you not prescribe to someone with psoriasis

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systemic corticosteroids

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44
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target lesions

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erythema multiforme

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45
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percent epidermal detachement in SJS

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<10%

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46
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treatment of SJS

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systemic steroids, supportive care, pain relief, stop causative agent

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47
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percent epidermal detachement in TEN

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> 30%

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48
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well circumscribed area of hair loss, no scarring, exclamation point hairs

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alopecia areata

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49
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which other medical conditions are associated with alopecia areata

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Hashimoto’s and pernicious anemia

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50
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treatments for androgenetic alopecia

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minoxidil, hair weaves, transplants

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51
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onychomoysosis on fingernails should be treated for ____ weeks

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6 weeks with lamisil

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52
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onychomoyosis on toenails should be treated for ____ weeks

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12 weeks with lamisil

53
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acute paronychia is usually caused by which organism

54
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chronic paronychia is usually caused by which organism

55
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patient with itchy scalp and nits

56
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treatment for lice

A

permethrin

57
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treatment for lice that has a risk of seizures

58
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itchy papules/nodules in the web spaces of the fingers

59
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treatment of scabies

A

permethrin

60
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symptoms associated with a black widow bite

A

swelling, generalized pain, dizziness, headache, sweating, N/V

61
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blue gray, cyanotic pastule or vesicle and severe pain about 4 hours after this spider bite

A

brown recluse

62
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Burn classification: damage to only epidermis, redness and tenderness, no blistering

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first degree

63
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Burn classification: involves epidermis and superficial dermis layers, thin walled blisters present

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second degree

64
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Burn classification: destroys dermis and epidermis, skin white and leathery

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third degree

65
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Burn classification: full thickness of skin, and damage to subcutaneous tissue, muscle and bone

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fourth degree

66
Q

analgesic of choice for burns

67
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thick, velvety plaques in neck or axillae

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acanthosis nigricans

68
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treatment for melasma

A

hydroquinones

69
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palpable purpura that is non-blanching

A

vasculitis

70
Q

must have two negative pregnancy test prior to starting this medication

A

isotretinoin

71
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bacteria commonly associated with acne

A

propionibacterium acnes

72
Q

What dermatologic condition may cause rhinophyma?

73
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nikolsky sign

A

skin peels away in sheets when touched

74
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complication of SJS

A

vision loss

75
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complication of TEN

A

diffuse interstitial pneumonitis

76
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exclamation point hair is a sign of…

A

alopecia areata

77
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most common cause of hair loss in woman

A

androgenetic alopecia

78
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most common organism to cause onychomyosis of the toenail

A

trichophytom rubrum

79
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When a patient is on a long dose or oral anti-fungal medication what labs need to be monitored?

80
Q

superficial infection of lateral and posterior skin folds of nail bed

A

paronychia

81
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most common organism to cause chronic paronychia

82
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most common organism to cause acute paronychia

83
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organism common in cat bites and abx to treat it

A

Pasturella multocida - augmentin

84
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erythema infectiosum is causative organism

A

parvovirus B19

85
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other name for erythema infectiosum

A

fifth disease

86
Q

slapped cheek rash on face, lacy rash on extremeties

A

erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)

87
Q

erythema infectiosum may cause _____ in a patient with sickle cell disease

A

aplastic crisis

88
Q

hand foot and mouth disease is caused by which organism

A

coxsackievirus

89
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how is hand foot and mouth disease spread

A

direct contact with saliva or mucus

90
Q

causative agent of measles

A

paramyxovirus

91
Q

other name for measles

92
Q

how is measles transmitted

A

respiratory droplets

93
Q

patient with cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis that later develops koplik spots and a morbilliform rash - DX?

A

measles (Rubeola)

94
Q

how long must a patient isolate when diagnosed with measles

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1 week after the rash

95
Q

Vaccine schedule from measles

A

MMR shot is given at 12-15 months and then at 4-6 years

96
Q

antibiotic needed to treat a puncture wound

A

cipro - for pseudomonal coverage

97
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most common organism to cause erysipelas

A

S. pyogens (beta hemolytic)

98
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treatment for erysipelas

A

penicillin (erytho or clinda if allergy)

99
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most common opportunistic infection

A

candidiasis

100
Q

white lesions in mouth that bleed when scraped off

A

oral thrush

101
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treatment of oral thrush

102
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organism that causes Tinea versicolor

A

malassezia furfur

103
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HPV viruses that cause condyloma acuminatum

104
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blanching dendritic lesions in the eye

A

keratoconjunctivitis (HSV in the eye)

105
Q

positive HSV result on a Tzanck smear

A

multinucleated giant cells

106
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dome shaped lesions with a central umbilication

A

molluscum contaginosum

107
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hutchinson’s sign

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shingles on the tip of the nose - concerning for eye involvement

108
Q

vaccine schedule for varicella

A

12-15 months and 4-6 years

109
Q

age recommended for zoster vaccine

110
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lesion that is a precursor for squamous cell carcinoma

A

actinic keratosis

111
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AIDs defining cancer, macular, papular nodules that are brown/red

A

kaposi sarcoma

112
Q

most common type of melanoma

A

superficial spreading

113
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Lichen planus is associated with which type of hepatitis?

A

hepatitis C

114
Q

well demarcated erythematous plaque with silver scaling, patient may also complain of joint pain

115
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auspitz sign

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bleeds when the scale is picked

116
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koebner’s phenomenon

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minor trauma causes new lesion

117
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hyper-pigmented area of sun exposed skin that are usually due to an increase in eczema

118
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milk white lesion under woods lamp

119
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contraindications for wound closure

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bites, deep puncture wounds, tension , active bleeding

120
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most common areas for pressure ulcers

A

hip and sacrum

121
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how are pressure ulcers prevented

A

repositioning every 2 hours

122
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patient with chronic venous insufficiency with a hyper-pigmented, erythematous, scaly plaque on their lower extremities

A

stasis dermatitis

123
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pruritic, tense, symmetric, bullae or urticarial plaques

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bullus pemphigoid

124
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velvety, hyper-pigmented, hyperkertotic plaques

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acanthosis nigricans

125
Q

recurrent inflammatory nodules, abscesses, sinus tracts and complex scar formation

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hidradenitis suppruativa

126
Q

slippage sign is found on physical exam of which DX?

127
Q

abscess or sinus tract in the upper part of natal cleft

A

pilonidal disease

128
Q

Darier’s sign

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urticaria appearing where skin is rubbed

129
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clear, deep seated vesicles typically on palms of hands, looks like tapioca

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dyshidrosis

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