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CMN 572 FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Female hormonal acne should be treated with? - correct answer_
Retinoid+ OCP
If unsatisfactory in 3 months, add spironolactone
What should be done in nodular/cystic acne? - correct answer_ Refer to
dermatology
Topical therapies are the initial approach to melisma and
hyperpigmentation. What is the first line tx? - correct answer_
Protection from the sun and Hydroquinone 4% cream
What does the triple combo formulation consist of in the treatment of
melisma and hyperpigmentation? - correct answer_ Tretinoin (Retinoid)
+ Hydroquinone 4% + Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% (moderate
potency CS)
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What is the first line treatment for vitiligo? - correct answer_ Potent
Topical CS (Side effects often call for Pimecrolimus or Tacrolimus)
What is PFB? what is the tx? - correct answer_ Pseudofolliculitis
Barbae- ingrown hairs/inflammation from shaving
Tx: Low potency topical CS, chemical depilatories, and topical
antimicrobials
*Use topical Benzoyl Peroxide/Clindamycin gel BID*
What topical vehicle is preferred for intertriginous dermatitis? - correct
answer_ Creams
This topical vehicle is used for scalp and hairy skin, tends to cool and
dry acute inflammatory and exudative lesions such as contact
dermatitis, tinea pedia, and tinea cruris tx - correct answer_ Lotions
______ are more potent than creams and are used for lichenified
lesions and lesions w/ thick crusts. Best applied after bathing. - correct
answer_ Ointments
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What is used for lesions in moist or intertriginous areas? - correct
answer_ powders
Eczem and contact dermatitis is best treated by what topical vehicle? -
correct answer_ Baths and soaks- tx large skin areas
Gels are used for? Foams? - correct answer_ scalp treatments, acne,
rosea, and psoriasis of scalp; Foams- scalp and hair bearing areas
scalp for psoriasis or seborrhea - correct answer_ Solutions are used for
what?
Emollients are most effective when applied? - correct answer_ to wet
skin
Antipruritic drugs, such as H1 blockers are the preferred drug class for?
- correct answer_ pruritus (urticaria)
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Describe a melanocytic nevi. - correct answer_ < 6mm macule/papule,
well defined borders, homogenous beige or pink to dark brown
pigment
no treatment needed
Describe an atypical nevi. - correct answer_ >/= 6mm, ill defined
irregular border, variated in color
monitor q 6-12 months and report any changes
* Primary risk factor= recreational sun exposure*
Describe seborrheic keratosis. - correct answer_ Benign papules,
plaques, beige/brown/black in color, 3-20mm, velvety/warty surface,
appears stuck/pasted on, common in older adults
What is the key factor in determining prognosis of malignant
melanoma? - correct answer_ Tumor thickness
What does atopic dermatitis look like? Where on the body may it
occur? - correct answer_ Pruritic, exudative, lichenified, xerotic
CMN 572 FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Female hormonal acne should be treated with? - correct answer_
Retinoid+ OCP
If unsatisfactory in 3 months, add spironolactone
What should be done in nodular/cystic acne? - correct answer_ Refer to
dermatology
Topical therapies are the initial approach to melisma and
hyperpigmentation. What is the first line tx? - correct answer_
Protection from the sun and Hydroquinone 4% cream
What does the triple combo formulation consist of in the treatment of
melisma and hyperpigmentation? - correct answer_ Tretinoin (Retinoid)
+ Hydroquinone 4% + Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% (moderate
potency CS)
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What is the first line treatment for vitiligo? - correct answer_ Potent
Topical CS (Side effects often call for Pimecrolimus or Tacrolimus)
What is PFB? what is the tx? - correct answer_ Pseudofolliculitis
Barbae- ingrown hairs/inflammation from shaving
Tx: Low potency topical CS, chemical depilatories, and topical
antimicrobials
*Use topical Benzoyl Peroxide/Clindamycin gel BID*
What topical vehicle is preferred for intertriginous dermatitis? - correct
answer_ Creams
This topical vehicle is used for scalp and hairy skin, tends to cool and
dry acute inflammatory and exudative lesions such as contact
dermatitis, tinea pedia, and tinea cruris tx - correct answer_ Lotions
______ are more potent than creams and are used for lichenified
lesions and lesions w/ thick crusts. Best applied after bathing. - correct
answer_ Ointments
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What is used for lesions in moist or intertriginous areas? - correct
answer_ powders
Eczem and contact dermatitis is best treated by what topical vehicle? -
correct answer_ Baths and soaks- tx large skin areas
Gels are used for? Foams? - correct answer_ scalp treatments, acne,
rosea, and psoriasis of scalp; Foams- scalp and hair bearing areas
scalp for psoriasis or seborrhea - correct answer_ Solutions are used for
what?
Emollients are most effective when applied? - correct answer_ to wet
skin
Antipruritic drugs, such as H1 blockers are the preferred drug class for?
- correct answer_ pruritus (urticaria)
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Describe a melanocytic nevi. - correct answer_ < 6mm macule/papule,
well defined borders, homogenous beige or pink to dark brown
pigment
no treatment needed
Describe an atypical nevi. - correct answer_ >/= 6mm, ill defined
irregular border, variated in color
monitor q 6-12 months and report any changes
* Primary risk factor= recreational sun exposure*
Describe seborrheic keratosis. - correct answer_ Benign papules,
plaques, beige/brown/black in color, 3-20mm, velvety/warty surface,
appears stuck/pasted on, common in older adults
What is the key factor in determining prognosis of malignant
melanoma? - correct answer_ Tumor thickness
What does atopic dermatitis look like? Where on the body may it
occur? - correct answer_ Pruritic, exudative, lichenified, xerotic
