ResQ Cards (ASDS) Flashcards
Though rare, metastases from BCC occur most often in which 2 locations?
- lymph nodes
2. lungs
Which form of electrosurgery is completely undamped?
electrosection
The 15 blade is most commonly used in which body areas?
Confined areas/tight spaces with thin skin such as the conchal bowl
Which three proteins make up the SNARE complex?
- SNAP-25
- Synaptobrevin
- Syntaxin
Which specific branch of cranial nerve 7 supplies the nerve fibers responsible for taste in the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
The chorda tympani branch.
This should not be confused with the sensory fibers to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue, which are supplied by the lingual branch of V3.
Which sclerosant is more likely to produce intense muscle cramping?
Hypertonic saline
Allis hemostats are particularly useful in what scenario?
Grasping the wall of a cyst without puncturing it
Which part of the nail plate is formed by the distal nail matrix?
The inferior nail plate
What causes the frosting seen with TCA peeling?
Keratocoagulation and precipitation of denatured proteins.
This is in contrast to the frosting with salicylic acid peels, which is due to precipitation of salicylic acid crystals
What nerve innervates the medial plantar surface of the foot?
The plantar branch of the saphenous nerve
Digital ischemia is usually the result of what two scenarios?
- Excessive anesthetic volume
2. Excessive (or extended) tourniquet pressure
Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring neurotoxin produced by what bacterium?
C. botulinum
Which antiseptic agent is flammable in the setting of electrosurgery?
Isopropyl alcohol
a ring block around the ear will numb the entire ear except for which portions?
- the concha
2. the external auditory canal
which sclerosant has the lowest risk of hyperpigmentation secondary to blood extravasation at injection site?
chromated glycerin
Which antiseptic agent has been shown to cause hypothyroidism in neonates with chronic maternal use?
povidone-iodine
which instrument has a head designed to hold several blades?
hair transplant scalpel handle
what is the maximum amount of fat that can be removed during a single liposuction session?
5 liters
T/F: the nail matrix lacks a granular layer
true
What is the most commonly used medication and dosing regimen for HSV prophylaxis when performing medium and deep chemical peels?
Valacyclovir 500mg PO BID (or 1g daily).
Start one day prior to the procedure, and continue for 10 to 14 days.
What is the overall one-year risk of actinic keratosis progression to primary SCC?
0.08
What is the optimal ratio of solution to air when creating a foam sclerosant?
1:4 solution to air
Which forms of electrosurgery are examples of direct current?
- electrosurgery
2. electrolysis
How was the potency of one unit of botulinum toxin originally determined?
1 unit = LD50 dose for intraperitoneal injection into mice
What is the maximum depth of the ice ball that can be formed with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy?
1cm
What percentage of BCCs develop metastases?
0.003% to 0.1%
Which forms of electrosurgery are biterminal?
- electrocoagulation
2. electrosection
Which specific type of needle driver incorporates a scissor proximal to the needle grasping tip?
Olsen needle drivers
A 10 blade is sharpest at what portion of the blade?
belly
What is the boiling point of liquid nitrogen?
-196 degrees Celsius
The anastomosis between the ECA and ICA on the face lies between which two arteries?
The angular artery (from ECA) and the dorsal nasal branch of the ophthalmic artery (from ICA)
Which portion of the chemical structure of anesthetic molecules determines the potency of the anesthetic?
the aromatic portion
Which nerve branch is responsible for the clinical finding known as Hutchinson’s sign?
The external nasal branch of the anterior ethmoidal nerve
vesicles on nasal tip in herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Organ transplant patients are at how many times the increased risk for development of SCC than a nontransplanted patient?
65x higher risk of SCC
Also: 10x increased risk of BCC and 3.4x increased risk of melanoma
Which superficial peeling agent is known for its lipophilic qualities and is therefore particularly effective in treatment of acne?
Salicylic acid
–also has keratolytic and comedolytic properties which are helpful with acne
Which new closure modality uses a photochemical reaction after exposure to a green light to form covalent linkages between collagen molecules?
Photoactivated tissue bonding
Which nerve innervates the distal, dorsal aspect of the second, third, and fourth fingers?
Dorsal median nerve
What is the maximum recommended dosage of bupivacaine?
175mg–not weight-based
What are potential donor sites for a full thickness skin graft for the nose?
- periauricular skin
- conchal bowl (for nasal tip)
- supraclavicular region
- nasolabial fold
Uveal melanomas and blue nevi have been associated with mutations in which gene?
GNAQ
Which hemostats have curved tips?
Allis
Which anesthetics are pregnancy category C? What is the most feared complication in the fetus when these anesthetics are used?
- bupivacaine and mepivacaine
2. fetal bradycardia
What is the final concentration of lidocaine and epinephrine in a 0.05% solution for tumescent anesthesia?
0.05% lido + 1:1,000,000 epi
which needle holder is spring-loaded?
Castroviejo
What is the mechanism of action of Ingenol mebutate?
Exact mechanism unknown. Leads to immediate cell necrosis (not apoptosis) and increases inflammatory cell response at the site of application
How is the hyaluronic acid in Restylane and Juvederm made?
Derived from bacterial fermentation process of Streptococcus equi
Botox was first FDA approved for what indication?
blepharospasm
SCC is the most common type of cutaneous malignancy in which two ethnic groups?
- Asian-Indians
2. African Americans
What is the term for the ability of suture to resist breakage or deformation?
tensile strength
Injury to the spinal accessory nerve, cranial nerve 11, at Erb’s Point causes what classical clinical finding?
Winged scapula.
CN XI provides motor innervation to the trapezius and the sternocleidomastoid. Damage creates inability to elevate the shoulder and initiate abduction. May also cause chronic shoulder pain.
T/F: the muscles of facial expression of the lower face have bony insertions
false
Topical retinoids have been shown to accelerate healing after chemical peels, but must be stopped how long prior to the peeling procedure to ensure an intact epidermal surface?
48 to 72 hours.
Retinoids can be restarted after the peel once erythema has subsided–usually 2-3 days for superficial peels, and up to 4-6 weeks for medium depth peels
Which nerve innervates the dorsolateral aspect of the foot and fifth toe?
dorsal sural nerve
Which forceps have a long, thin neck between the handle and tip?
Bishop-Harmon – often used in ophthalmologic procedures
10 blade is used most commonly for surgery in which areas?
Areas of thick skin and dermis such as trunk.
Can also be useful in larger excisions.
What is the appropriate plane of undermining on the temple?
Superficial subcutaneous plane above the SMAS.
The temporal branch of CN VII lies within or immediately deep to the SMAS and the superficial fascia in the temple, making it particularly susceptible to injury here.
As this branch arches over the lateral brow, it dives deep to the frontalis muscle, which protects it from injury.
The protease action of botulinum toxin is dependent upon what element?
zinc
What is the ideal undermining level near the eyebrow?
Subcutis, deep to the hair follicles
When does toenail development begin?
Embryologic week 14
Which scissors have long handles and fine curved tips?
LaGrange scissors – used for suture removal, skin tags, fine hair removal, etc
The trigeminal nerve provides motor innervation to which group of muscles?
The muscles of mastication: masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid
Needle drivers with a scissor just proximal to the needle grasping tip are particularly useful in what scenario?
Operating alone.
Olson drivers combine a needle driver and scissor, which can improve efficiency
Injury to which motor branches of CN VII can be temporary?
Zygomatic and buccal – both have extensive rami and cross innervation
What kind of crystals are used in microdermabrasion?
Aluminum oxide
local anesthetics preferentially affect which types of nerve fibers?
- C-fibers
2. A-delta fibers
What are the most commonly used solutions for cold sterilization/chemical immersion?
Glutaraldehyde or aqueous formaldehyde
When the sonic hedgehog molecule is in the unbound state, the Patched receptor inhibits what intracellular signal?
smoothened
what is the temperature range for destruction of melanocytes?
-4 to -7 degrees Celsius
Which of the components of the commonly used triple antibiotic ointment–neomycin, bacitracin, polymyxin B–is responsible for coverage of Pseudomonas?
polymixin B
What temperature is required for destruction of a benign lesion with liquid nitrogen?
-25 degrees Celsius
What gene is the most commonly mutated in BCC?
PTCH1 mutations are present in 2/3 of BCC.
p53 mutations are second most common, seen in about 50%.
Which keratoacanthoma variant is characterized by sudden appearance of KAs in sun-exposed areas during childhood or adolescence, which subsequently resolve and reappear later in life?
Ferguson-Smith variant
ulnar nerve block at the dorsal wrist involves injection just lateral to which tendon?
flexor carpi ulnaris
–pull back on the plunger before injection as the nerve lies close to the ulnar artery
Mupirocin’s mechanism of action is tied to reversible binding to what bacterial protein?
isoleucyl tRNA synthetase
which form of electrosurgery is least damaging to the affected tissue?
electrofulguration
Which nerve innervates the plantar surface of the palm and first through third and a half fingers?
palmar median nerve
What is the most commonly used sterilization method in the office setting?
Steam autoclave
Which branch of CN VII classically innervates the procerus muscle?
zygomatic branch
anesthetics prevent action potentials by controlling axonal permeability to what element
sodium
It better to freeze a lesion slowly or quickly?
Freeze quickly, thaw slowly.
Fast freezing velocity causes intracellular ice formation and cell destruction better than slow velocity.
Which (non-isotretinoin) oral acne medication can lead to increased sun sensitivity and increase the risk of pigment abnormalities post peeling?
minocycline
(also OCPs and hormone supplements)
–not sure why this isn’t doxy
After a medium depth peel, despite adequate prophylaxis with valacyclovir 500 mg BID, HSV reactivation is suspected. The antiviral regimen should be changed to what?
valacyclovir 1g TID
note: for resistant strains, would need to use foscarnet
T/F: a graft with necrosis should be removed
false
T/F: facial nerves lack valves
true
What is the mechanism of action of cryo-surgery?
Ice crystals form in the extracellular space. As a result, water leaves the cell through osmosis and dehydrates the cell, while water left inside the cell eventually freezes. The crystallization expands and breaks the cell membrane.
Which nerve from the cervical plexus provides sensory innervation to the anterior portion of the neck?
transverse cervical nerve
What is the best imaging modality to assess venous disease?
Duplex ultrasound
What mineral can be used to bind or chelate arsenic in exposed patients?
selenium
What is the minimum amount of compression recommended after sclerotherapy?
20mmHg for at least 3 days
Frey’s syndrome is classically associated with what 3 symptoms?
auroculotemporal nerve injury, classically d/t parotid surgery. results in pain, vasodilation, and diaphoresis of lateral cheek during or immediately prior to eating
What are some medical comorbidities that are contraindications to using epi in local anesthetics?
- pheochromocytoma
- uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
- acute angle closure glaucoma
- severe HTN
- PVD
Which two subtypes of HPV are most commonly associated with development of subcutaneous SCC?
16 and 18
which antiseptic is a halogen?
iodine (or povidone-iodine)
What are the recommended lengths for a contraception in both males and females after treatment with vismodegib?
females: 7 months
males: 2 months
which FDA approved botulinum toxin has lactulose as an added ingredient?
Dysport – but still safe to use in lactose intolerance
Which nerve from the cervical plexus supplies sensory innervation to the anterior and posterior lobule of the ear, as well as the skin overlying the mastoid process?
The greater auricular nerve
What is the most common anatomic location for arsenical melanosis?
upper back or chest (not acral!)
trigeminal trophic syndrome is often the result of damage to CN V at which site?
the Gasserian (trigeminal) ganglion. leads to erosion of nasal ala. may be d/t encephalitis, leprosy, or other nervous injury.
What occurs in a graft in the first 24 hours?
Imbibition–fibrin attaches graft to recipient bed
Which portion of the chemical structure of anesthetic molecules determines the onset of activity?
the aromatic portion
What is the tissue half-life of natural hyaluronic acid?
1-2 days
Which nerve innervates the medial palm and the palmar surface of the 4th and 5th fingers?
palmar ulnar nerve
What is the recommended maximum dosage of lidocaine in children 1. with epi? 2. without epi?
- 3 to 4 mg/kg with epi
2. 1.5 to 2 mg/kg without epi
What is the boiling point of solid carbon dioxide/dry ice?
-78.5 degrees Celsius
What depth of invasion has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of metastases in cutaneous SCC?
> =4mm
Which subclass of sutures has more memory: monofilament or braided?
monofilament
Which class of medication may diminish the effect of neurotoxins?
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Which type of filler can be frozen and used several months later?
autologous fat
diets low in what have been reported to be useful in decreasing the incidence of AKs?
fat
Which form(s) of electrosurgery are both low voltage and low amperage?
electrolysis
What are the most commonly used settings for the steam autoclave cycle?
20-30 minutes, 2 atm pressure, 121 degrees Celsius
Which antiseptic agent has been reported to cause corneal ulcers?
chlorhexidine gluconate
What is the first unit component of the nail unit to be recognized during the embryologic period?
hyponychium
CN VII emerges from the skull base at which specific location?
stylomastoid foramen
What is the mechanism of action of topical 5FU in the treatment of cutaneous neoplasms?
Pyrimidine antagonist: inhibits of thymidylate synthetase –> blocks conversion of dUMP to dTMP in DNA and RNA synthesis
What are the most common anatomic locations for basosquamous carcinoma?
central face, esp perinasal
Which topical antibacterial agent has the same mechanism of action as gentamicin (binds 30s ribosomal subunit) but ALSO inhibits bacterial DNA polymerase?
neomycin
Which anesthetics have the longest duration of action?
Overall: Bupivacaine, Etidocaine, Ropivacaine, and Tetracaine.
without epi: ropivacaine
with epi: bupivacaine
Which filler is considered a stimulatory filler?
poly-L-lactic acid
What component of triple antibiotic ointment is most likely to cause allergic contact dermatitis?
neomycin (cross-reacts with bacitracin)
What are the ingredients of Jessner solution, and what are their amounts?
- salicylic acid, 14g
- resorcinol, 14g
- compounded in 95% ethanol
Why is no skin testing required for hyaluronic acids?
It has a chemical structure that is uniform throughout species, therefore it is considered immunologically inert
What is the term for the propensity of suture to return to or to maintain its natural configuration?
memory
The light chain of the botulinum toxin molecule is responsible for what portion of the neurotoxin’s mechanism of action?
protease action (such as cleavage of SNAP-25 for BTX-A)
Which areas of the lower extremities are highest risk for cutaneous necrosis after sclerotherapy?
dorsal foot/ankle
Which preservative added to saline, when used as solvent for reconstitution, can decrease the pain associated with botulinum toxin injections?
benzyl alcohol
which scalpel blade handle is rounded?
Siegel
Which portion of the chemical structure of anesthetic molecules allows for diffusion into axonal membranes?
the aromatic portion
which antiseptic agent has been reported to cause ototoxicity in rodents?
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Which anesthetic carries a risk of methemoglobinemia?
prilocaine
what is the brand name for cyanoacrylate?
dermabond
What anatomical facial structures contain a free margin?
- eyebrows
- eyelids
- lips
- nostril rim
medium depth chemical peels traditionally cause injury to what level of the skin?
Papillary to upper reticular dermis–about 0.45mm deep
What is the growth rate of the nail plate?
0.1mm daily
Topical imiquimod modifies local immune response through which toll like receptors?
TLR-7 with some activity of TLR-8
Which antiseptic agent is a known teratogen and is neurotoxic in infants?
Hexachlorophene
Which antiseptic agent should not be used around the ears and eyes?
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Which antiseptic agent is a biguanide?
Chlorhexidine gluconate