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DERMATOLOGY PANCE| COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following interventions is the treatment of choice for actinic
keratosis?
A Mohs surgery
B Cryotherapy
C Acid peels
D Radiation therapy - correct-answer - B
Cryotherapy is the treatment of choice for isolated superficial actinic keratosis.
A 13 year-old child presents with a lesion on his right forearm that is occasionally
pruritic. On examination, a 2 cm ring of erythema with a scaly border and central
clearing is noted. A suspected diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of
A a positive patch test.
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B hyphae on a KOH prep.
C gram-positive cocci on Gram stain.
D multinucleated cells on Tzanck smear - correct-answer - B
Ring-shaped lesions with scaly borders and central clearing are most likely caused
by fungal infection. Microscopic examination of scrapings reveals hyphae on KOH
prep.
Which of the following is the most common type of skin cancer?
A basal cell
B melanoma
C atypical nevi
D squamous cell - correct-answer - A
Basal cell cancer is the most common cause of skin cancer usually occurring on
sun-exposed areas.
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A female patient presents with a few common warts on her hands. She has tried
over-the-counter preparations with little success and desires something that
might work quicker, but has the least chance of scarring. Which of the following is
the most appropriate intervention to accomplish this goal?
A cryosurgery
B dermabrasion
C electrosurgery
D topical acyclovir - correct-answer - A
Cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen is effective treatment for common warts and has
less of a chance of scarring than electrosurgery.
A young child is brought to the clinic because the mother noticed a rash while
bathing the child. There is a very red slightly raised eruption on the child's face
across both cheeks. The child has been in good health and does not appear ill
today. The most likely diagnosis is
A scarlet fever.
B rubella.
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C roseola.
D erythema infectiosum - correct-answer - D
Erythema infectiosum is generally asymptomatic, presenting with red papules on
the face that coalesce to give a "slapped cheek" appearance.
Which of the following skin rashes is pathognomonic of rheumatic fever?
A erythema marginatum
B erythema nodosum
C diffuse petechiae
D purulent bullae - correct-answer - A
Erythema marginatum is one of the major Jones criteria for the diagnosis of acute
rheumatic fever
Which of the following lesions is most characteristic of psoriasis?
A hypopigmented macules on hands and forearms
DERMATOLOGY PANCE| COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Which of the following interventions is the treatment of choice for actinic
keratosis?
A Mohs surgery
B Cryotherapy
C Acid peels
D Radiation therapy - correct-answer - B
Cryotherapy is the treatment of choice for isolated superficial actinic keratosis.
A 13 year-old child presents with a lesion on his right forearm that is occasionally
pruritic. On examination, a 2 cm ring of erythema with a scaly border and central
clearing is noted. A suspected diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of
A a positive patch test.
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B hyphae on a KOH prep.
C gram-positive cocci on Gram stain.
D multinucleated cells on Tzanck smear - correct-answer - B
Ring-shaped lesions with scaly borders and central clearing are most likely caused
by fungal infection. Microscopic examination of scrapings reveals hyphae on KOH
prep.
Which of the following is the most common type of skin cancer?
A basal cell
B melanoma
C atypical nevi
D squamous cell - correct-answer - A
Basal cell cancer is the most common cause of skin cancer usually occurring on
sun-exposed areas.
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A female patient presents with a few common warts on her hands. She has tried
over-the-counter preparations with little success and desires something that
might work quicker, but has the least chance of scarring. Which of the following is
the most appropriate intervention to accomplish this goal?
A cryosurgery
B dermabrasion
C electrosurgery
D topical acyclovir - correct-answer - A
Cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen is effective treatment for common warts and has
less of a chance of scarring than electrosurgery.
A young child is brought to the clinic because the mother noticed a rash while
bathing the child. There is a very red slightly raised eruption on the child's face
across both cheeks. The child has been in good health and does not appear ill
today. The most likely diagnosis is
A scarlet fever.
B rubella.
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C roseola.
D erythema infectiosum - correct-answer - D
Erythema infectiosum is generally asymptomatic, presenting with red papules on
the face that coalesce to give a "slapped cheek" appearance.
Which of the following skin rashes is pathognomonic of rheumatic fever?
A erythema marginatum
B erythema nodosum
C diffuse petechiae
D purulent bullae - correct-answer - A
Erythema marginatum is one of the major Jones criteria for the diagnosis of acute
rheumatic fever
Which of the following lesions is most characteristic of psoriasis?
A hypopigmented macules on hands and forearms
