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what is the management plan for someone with asthma?
specifically the 24 year old with exercise-induced asthma -
ANSWER-avoid triggers (exposure to cold air, etc.)
PRN rapid acting b2 agonist (SABA)
can include low-dose inhaled corticosteroid for daily control
24 year old presents to your office with CC of a "mole"; hx reveals
she goes to the beach often and enjoys sunbathing.
the mole is asymmetric, border is irregular, color is mottled,
diameter is greater than tip of a pencil, it is elevated...what is the
most likely diagnosis - ANSWER-melanoma
who is at risk for melanoma? - ANSWER-fair-skinned
excessive, unprotected sun exposure
large number of nevi
family history increases risk 2-fold
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white males
22 year old presents to the office with CC of rash on her back:
rash has been there for the past 4 years
the rash comes/goes, periods where skin is clear
rash is reddened with several silver-white patches that are thick,
scaly, and flaky...what is the diagnosis - ANSWER-psoriasis
what is thought to be the cause of psoriasis? - ANSWER-auto-
immune mediated; genetic component w/ environmental triggers,
can be triggered by stress, trauma, infections, medications.
How is psoriasis managed? - ANSWER-needs referral
topical Vitamin D analogues
corticosteroids
phototherapy
methotrexate
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A 30-year-old presents with CC of dry, scaly lesion rash on her
right arm (anterior elbow area), sometimes with intense itching
and burning for the last 2 years; sometimes this rash oozes. What
is the diagnosis - ANSWER-eczema (atopic dermatitis)
because of vesiculation/weeping of lesions, and itching
what is the treatment for eczema? - ANSWER-cool wet
compresses
topical steroid creams
oral antihistamines (although watch for sedative ones)
oral vit D supplementation
2x weekly diluted bleach baths
what is thought to be the cause of eczema? - ANSWER-
genetics/environment- inherited predisposition towards skin
hypersensitivities, these patients usually have dry skin that makes
them vulnerable to irritants, have a lower itch threshold, and can
be triggered by sweat, clothing, and season changes.
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macrocytic anemia - ANSWER-MCV > 100, caused by vitamin
B12 or folate deficiency or both. Other causes (alcoholism, poor
nutrition, GI disorders and pregnancy.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can result in serious neurological
dysfunction. Folic acid deficiency causes ulcerations of the tongue
and oral mucosa, and changes to skin, hair and fingernail
pigmentation
TX: Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) injections (1st line), folic acid
(folate vitamin B9)
microcytic anemia - ANSWER-MCV < 80
iron deficiency
thalassemia
Hypochromic, microcytic anemia - ANSWER-iron deficiency
itch-scratch cycle - ANSWER-Lichen simplex chronicus