quiz 4- dermatology Flashcards

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What are 10 questions you would ask a patient with a rash while getting their history?

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  1. Where?
  2. When did it appear?
  3. Changed positions/spread?
  4. Any sensation associated with it?
  5. Appearance changed?
  6. Anything make it worse/better?
  7. Anyone else have it?
  8. Recent travel?
  9. Change in exposures?
  10. treated it?
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What is some additional information you’d ask for on a history?

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  • History of atopy
  • Occupational/household exposures
  • Sunlight/radiation exposure
  • General health/systemic dz
  • All medications (OTC =, Rx, herbal)
  • Travel history
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3
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Describe a macule

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flat, usually less than 10 mm, variable shape, nonpalpable color change

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