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Dermatology Flashcards

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A lesion type that changes over time

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Secondary Skin Lesion

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Definition: Visible accumulation of purulent fluid under skin

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Pustule

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Definition: Accumulation of serous fluid under the skin

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Vesicle

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Definition: Elevation of Skin

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Plaque

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Definition: A flat discolorated area of the skin that may have a different texture as well

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Macule

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Definition: A Macule that is > 1cm

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Patch

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Definition: A solid, small elevated lesion

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Papule

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Definition: “Blister” Elevation on epidermis filled with fluid

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Bulla

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Definition: A closed cavity or sac that contains fluid or semisolid material

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Cyst

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Definition: Elevated compressible papule or plaque with a red flare surrounding it

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Wheal

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Definition: Localized collection of disintegrated or necrotic tissue that may be purulent fluid

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Abcess

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Definition: A Firm or soft Mass

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Tumor

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Definition: Solid Mass of skin elevated or palpated

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Nodule

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Pattern: Twisted Coiled Spiral, Snake like

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Gyrate; Scabies

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Pattern: Lesions with concentric rings of color

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Target; Lyme disease

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Pattern: Linear arrangement along nerve route

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Zosteriform; Herpes

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Pattern: Scratch, streak, line, stripe

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Linear; Contact dermatitis, scratching

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Pattern: Cluster Lesion

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Grouped; Herpes

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Pattern: Lesions that run together

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Confluent; Measles Uticaria

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Pattern: Circular, begins in center and spreads periphery

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Annular

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Closed vs Open comedones Acne

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Open: Whitehead; Closed: Blackhead

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Comedolytic Agents for Acne

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Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Azelaic Acids, Tretinoin A, Adapalene, and Tazarotene (Pregnancy Category X)

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Topical Atbx for Acne

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1 Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Metronidazole (Rosacea)

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Oral Atbx for Acne

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1 Tetracycline (Contraindicated pregnancy <9yrs), Erythromycin, Minocycline, Doxycycline, Clindamycin

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Severe Unresponsive Acne Oral Atbx

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Isotretinoin

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What is the most frequently used topical abx for acne?

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Clindamycin

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What is the most frequently used oral abx for acne?

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Tetracycline

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What is the contraindication for tetracycline?

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pregnancy and children <9

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29
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Best Regimen for Oral Contraceptive for Acne

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combination therapy (including oral contraceptives); May cause browning

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30
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Oral contraceptives for acne

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ortho tri-cyc;om. estrostep, yaz, beyaz

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Inflammation of Hair Follicle

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Folliculitis

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Most common Bacteria Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Furuncle

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Staph.

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Txmt for Furuncle & Carbuncle

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Warm Compress, MUPIROCIN; Mod Cases Dicloxacillin or Cephalexin

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Txmt for Cellulitis

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Dicloxacillin or Cephalexin, Allergic PCN: Clindamycin or Macrolide

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Txtmt for Folliculitis

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Antibacterial soap and cleanser, warm compress, Topical Atbx (Clindamycin or Mupirocin). Oral (Cephalexin, Dicloxacillin, Doxycycline, Minocycline)

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Rapid Progression of erythematous, warm indurated area: Cause & Treatment

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Streptococcus; PCN. If allergic Cefalexin or erythromycin

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37
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Thin-walled vesicle that breaks easily. HONEY-COLORED CRUST at the edge. “Satelite lesion”

38
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Txmt for Impetigo

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Topical: Mupirocin or Ointment Bactroban or Centany and retapamulin (Altabax); Widespread PO Dicloxacillin, Cephalexin or Clindamycin

39
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Abcess formation commonly in groin and Axilla

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Hidradenitis Supperativa

40
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Txment for Hidradenitis Supperativa

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Lifestyle (Wt. loss, Cease smoke, Hygiene), Topical Atbx: Aminoglycoside (Clindamycin, Gentamicin, Erythromycin), Severe Atbx (Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Minocycline, Clindamycin, Bactrim, Erythromycin + Metronidazole)

41
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Infection of the nail fold

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Paronychia

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Txtmt of Paronychia

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Warm soak 3-4/day. Severe: augmentin, Clindamycin or Cephalexin

43
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Blunt sharp trauma to fingers or toes that has a collection of blood
Txmt?

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Subungual Hematoma; Trepination

44
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Name that Fungal infection of the penile head; Txmt

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Candida Balanitis; Miconazole, Clotrimazole, Steroid, Fluconazole

45
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Name that Fungal infection of the folds; Txmt

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Candida Intertrigo; Talc or cornstarch, Topical Atbx Ciclopirox, Oral Atbx Fluconazole or itraconazole

46
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Name that Fungal infection of the scalp; Txmt
Most Common Fungus

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Tinea Capitis caused by Trichophyton (80%); Selenium shampoo, Griseofulvin, Oral terbinafine, itraconazole or fluconazole

47
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Another name for Jock itch; Txmt

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Tinea Cruris; Topical or oral antifungal

48
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Another name for ringworm; Txmt

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Tinea Corporis; Topical (Miconazole, Clotrimazole, Naftifine, Econazole); Severe (Ketoconazole)

49
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Name that fungal infection that affects nails; Txmt

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Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis); Oral Antifungal (Itraconazole, Terbinafine

50
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Definition: Hypo/Hyperpigmentation macules on limb; Cause of Skin condition and Txmt

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Tinea Versicolor for Pityrosporum orbiculare (Malassazia furfur); Topical selenium sulfide, Antifungal: Miconazole, Ciclopirox, Clotrimazole

51
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Txmt for Herpes Zoster; Txmt for Neuralgia

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Acyclovir, Famciclovir, Valacyclovir
Gabapentin (Neurontin), Pregabalin (Lyrica)

52
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What age to administer Herpes Vaccine, Type, Frequency

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Shingrix x2 (2-6 mnth apart) at age 50

53
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Small patches on the sun-exposed body area that is rough, flesh-colored, pink, or hyperpigmented

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Actinic Keratosis

54
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Cancer type that arises from Actinic Keratosis

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

55
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Acronym for Skin assessment; Identity A, B, C, D, E, E

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Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter > 6mm
Elevation, Enlargement

56
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A slow-growing lesion that is waxy, pearly appearance type that has a central depression or rolled edge; what is a telangiectatic vessel?

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Basal Cell Carcinoma; Spider veins

57
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Scaly firm, irregular papule or nodule that develops over a few months that bleeds; Common area to find skin condition?

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Sun exposed skin on fair skin people

58
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Benign growth or lesions that are black, brown, or black plaques
Painful vs Nonpainful?

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Seborrheic Keratoses

59
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Yellow plaques under the skin or on the inner canthus;

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Xanthelasma

60
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Eczema vs Psoriasis: Acute Flare ups

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Eczema vs Psoriasis: Dry leathery lichenification

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Eczema vs Psoriasis: Auspitz Sign; Please define.

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Psoriasis; Droplets of blood when scales removed

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Eczema vs Psoriasis: Itchy red defined plaques with silvery scales

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Eczema vs Psoriasis: Inflammed scabbed lesions that are red shiny or thickened patches

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Eczema vs Psoriasis: Treatment includes UVB light exposure

66
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Topical treatment for psoriasis in the scalp

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Salicylic acid shampoo, Tar

67
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Topical Steroid for Psoriasis

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Btamethasone

68
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Sharp-defined border with Redness, pruritis, and scabbing

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Allergic Contact dermatitis

69
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Benign hyperproliferative inflammation of the skin

70
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Herald Patch that follows a Christmas tree pattern

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Pityriasis Rosea

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Txmt for Pityriasis Rosea

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Oral antihistamine, Topical antipruritic, cold compress, Topical steroid, UVB lights, Oral erythromycin

71
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Txmt for Pityriasis Rosea

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Oral antihistamine, Topical antipruritic, cold compress, Topical steroid, UVB lights, Oral erythromycin

72
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Differential for Pityriasis Rosea. Define three differences

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Syphilis - Non-pruritic, Palmar or plantar surface, Few and Perfect
Pityriasis Rosea - Pruritic, Trunk or proximal extremity, Christmas tree

73
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Transmitting a tick-borne pathogen takes how many hours to transmit.

74
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Bacterial species that transmit Lyme disease

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Borrelia Burgdorferi

75
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Bacterial species that transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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Rickettsiea Rikettsii

76
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Trmt for Lyme disease

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1 Doxycycline then Amoxicillin

77
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Trmt for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

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Adults only: Doxycycline (Stains teeth)
Peds only: Amoxicillin

78
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Lyme vs Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Bull’s eye

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Lyme disease

79
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Lyme vs Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Petechial Rash, Abdominal and Joint pain

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

80
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Confirmatory Test for Lyme disease

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Western Blot, but start with ELISA

81
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Standard for Rocky Mountain spotted fever test

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Indirect immunofluorescence assay, but also order PCR and Immunohistochemical staining

82
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Flat, red, spot lesions that turn into a small blister-filled clear fluid than turn into a pus

83
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Purplish flat bumps on the wrist, lower back, ankles, genitals, scalp and nails
Painful sores in the mouth or genitals

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Lichen Planus

84
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Primary way of diagnosing Small pox

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First lesion: Mucosa/palate, face or forearm
Centrifugal distribution (Face and distal extremity)
Lesions are in the same stage
Scabs to deep pitted scars

85
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Lichen Planus is associated with another disorder

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Hepatitis C

86
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Mgmt Anthrax

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Vaccine (Risk Prone individuals)
Atbx (PCN, Cipro, Doxycycline)
Report Health department and Isolate

87
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Fulminant phase of Anthrax

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Fever, Diaphoresis, Septic Shock

88
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Prodromal phase of Anthrax

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Vague flu-like symptoms fever, dyspnea, malaise, Myalgia

89
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Pruritic papule -> Ulcers -> Necrotic central eschar with edema -> Eschar dry loosens, separates to permanent scar

90
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Anal/Genital wart

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Condyloma acuminata

91
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Txmt for Condyloma acuminata

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Imiquimod, Podofilox, Cryosurgery, Trichloroacetic acid or bichloracetic acid

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