How soon do you treat a cold sore with an antiviral? - ANS -within 48 to 72 hours of symptom
onset
What is the treatment of choice for chronic ulcerative stomatitis? - ANS -hydroxychloroquine
(plaquenil)
Honey-crusted lesions - ANS -impetigo
Bullous vs. non-bullous impetigo - ANS -bullous treated with oral anbtx; non-bullous treated
with topical (mupirocin)
Christmas tree pattern - ANS -Pityriasis rosea; Herald patch
Treatment of pityriasis rosea - ANS -usually goes away on its own
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - ANS -rash starts on palms of hands and soles of feet 3-5 days
after initial symptoms; ALWAYS use Doxycycline
What is measles also known as - ANS -rubeola
What is seen with measles - ANS -Koplik spots- in mouth that looks like white sand with
erythematous halo on buccal mucosa
When can kids have MMR vaccine - ANS -12 months (live vaccine)
Parotid gland swelling - ANS -mumps
actinic keratosis - ANS -Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough;
resulting from sun damage.
What does actinic keratosis lead to? - ANS -squamous cell carcinoma
Ulceration that is red and bleeds easily - ANS -squamous cell carcinoma
Cafe au lait spots - ANS -more than 6 or 8 can indicate possible neurofibromatosis
What acronym can be used to assess for malignant melanoma - ANS -ABCDE
-asymmetry