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Treatment for mild acne - ANSWER antibacterial wash
benzoyl peroxide cream
topical retinoids
topical antibiotics
clindamycin/erythromycin
What is the best choice for systemic antimicrobial therapy for skin and soft tissue
infection likely caused by MRSA? - ANSWER Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
MRSA you can use Keflex or PCN
Where do you find eczema? - ANSWER Antecubital fossa
Where do you find scabies? - ANSWER Waistband
Where is actinic keratosis found? - ANSWER Sun exposed areas
Where is psoriasis vulgaris found? - ANSWER Anterior surface of knees
Where is pityriasis rosea found? - ANSWER Coin shaped lesions usually preceded by a
Herald patch on the trunk
What is the treatment for rosacea or "curse of the Kelt" - ANSWER Metronidazole
,What is the treatment for tinea pedis (athlete's foot) - ANSWER Topical ketoconazole
(antifungal)
Treatment for verruca vulgaris (warts) - ANSWER Imiquimod cream
Treatment for scabies - ANSWER Permethrin lotion
Treatment for psoriasis vulgaris - ANSWER medium potency topical corticosteroid
Which is more common? Basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma? - ANSWER Basal cell
(needs biopsy and removal)
Treatment for moderate inflammatory acne? - ANSWER Oral antibiotics (doxycycline
or azithromycin)
Combined oral contraception
Accutane
Indicated for the treatment of cystic acne? - ANSWER Isotretinoin or Accutane
Most cost-effective antibacterial in mild acne? - ANSWER Benzyl peroxide
Used as a keratolytic in acne treatment? - ANSWER Tretinoin or retina
The use of this results in reduction of androgen levels? - ANSWER Combined oral
contraceptives
Treatment of PUPPs in pregnancy - ANSWER Systemic antihistamines
Topical corticosteroids
Resolves 1 week after birth typically
,Symptoms related to hypothyroidism - ANSWER Memory loss
Obesity
Menorrhagia
Slowness mentally
Dry skin
Tired
Intolerance to cold
Raised blood pressure
Low energy
Depressed DTRs
Hyperthyroid symptoms - ANSWER Sweating
Weight loss
Emotional lability
Appetite increased
Tachycardia
Heat intolerance
Irregular menstruation
Jittery
Goiter
What is the most common hyperthyroid etiology? - ANSWER Graves' disease
What is a normal TSH? - ANSWER 0.4 - 4.0
What is the normal free T4? - ANSWER 10 - 27
, Therapy for subclinical hypothyroidism -ANSWER Elevated TSH and normal free t4
Levothyroxine for patients with TSH > 5, presence of goiter, or TPO antibodies
SNOOP mnemonic for headache -ANSWER Systemic symptoms
Neurologic symptoms
Onset sudden (thunderclap)
Onset of age > 50
Previous history of headache
Tension-type headache -ANSWER Mild to moderate bilateral headache with a sensation
of a tight band or pressure around the head.
Lasts 30 minutes to 7 days
Migraine without aura- ANS Throbbing pain behind one eye (unilateral)
Photophobia, phonophobia
Nausea/vomiting
Can last 4-72 hours
Precipitating Factors: Red wine, MSG, aspartame,
menstruation, stress, etc.
Migraine with aura- ANS Feeling of dread and anxiety
Unusual fatigue
Visual or olfactory alteration
Settles over one eye
Solutions 100% Correct
Treatment for mild acne - ANSWER antibacterial wash
benzoyl peroxide cream
topical retinoids
topical antibiotics
clindamycin/erythromycin
What is the best choice for systemic antimicrobial therapy for skin and soft tissue
infection likely caused by MRSA? - ANSWER Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
MRSA you can use Keflex or PCN
Where do you find eczema? - ANSWER Antecubital fossa
Where do you find scabies? - ANSWER Waistband
Where is actinic keratosis found? - ANSWER Sun exposed areas
Where is psoriasis vulgaris found? - ANSWER Anterior surface of knees
Where is pityriasis rosea found? - ANSWER Coin shaped lesions usually preceded by a
Herald patch on the trunk
What is the treatment for rosacea or "curse of the Kelt" - ANSWER Metronidazole
,What is the treatment for tinea pedis (athlete's foot) - ANSWER Topical ketoconazole
(antifungal)
Treatment for verruca vulgaris (warts) - ANSWER Imiquimod cream
Treatment for scabies - ANSWER Permethrin lotion
Treatment for psoriasis vulgaris - ANSWER medium potency topical corticosteroid
Which is more common? Basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma? - ANSWER Basal cell
(needs biopsy and removal)
Treatment for moderate inflammatory acne? - ANSWER Oral antibiotics (doxycycline
or azithromycin)
Combined oral contraception
Accutane
Indicated for the treatment of cystic acne? - ANSWER Isotretinoin or Accutane
Most cost-effective antibacterial in mild acne? - ANSWER Benzyl peroxide
Used as a keratolytic in acne treatment? - ANSWER Tretinoin or retina
The use of this results in reduction of androgen levels? - ANSWER Combined oral
contraceptives
Treatment of PUPPs in pregnancy - ANSWER Systemic antihistamines
Topical corticosteroids
Resolves 1 week after birth typically
,Symptoms related to hypothyroidism - ANSWER Memory loss
Obesity
Menorrhagia
Slowness mentally
Dry skin
Tired
Intolerance to cold
Raised blood pressure
Low energy
Depressed DTRs
Hyperthyroid symptoms - ANSWER Sweating
Weight loss
Emotional lability
Appetite increased
Tachycardia
Heat intolerance
Irregular menstruation
Jittery
Goiter
What is the most common hyperthyroid etiology? - ANSWER Graves' disease
What is a normal TSH? - ANSWER 0.4 - 4.0
What is the normal free T4? - ANSWER 10 - 27
, Therapy for subclinical hypothyroidism -ANSWER Elevated TSH and normal free t4
Levothyroxine for patients with TSH > 5, presence of goiter, or TPO antibodies
SNOOP mnemonic for headache -ANSWER Systemic symptoms
Neurologic symptoms
Onset sudden (thunderclap)
Onset of age > 50
Previous history of headache
Tension-type headache -ANSWER Mild to moderate bilateral headache with a sensation
of a tight band or pressure around the head.
Lasts 30 minutes to 7 days
Migraine without aura- ANS Throbbing pain behind one eye (unilateral)
Photophobia, phonophobia
Nausea/vomiting
Can last 4-72 hours
Precipitating Factors: Red wine, MSG, aspartame,
menstruation, stress, etc.
Migraine with aura- ANS Feeling of dread and anxiety
Unusual fatigue
Visual or olfactory alteration
Settles over one eye
