LEIK FINAL SCRIPT PAPER 2026 VERIFIED
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◉ A new patient who is a 40 yr old female postal worker is being
evaluated for complaints of a new onset of an erythematous rash on
both her cheeks and on the bridge of her nose that is accompanied
by fatigue. She reports a history of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and is
currently being treated with Synthroid 1.25 mg daily. Which of the
following conditions is most likely:
A. Atopic dermatitis
B. Thyroid disease
C. Lupus erythematosus
D. Rosacea
Answer: C
◉ The most common type of skin malignancy is:
A. Squamous cell cancer
B. Basal skin cancer
C. Melanoma
D. Dysplastic nevi
Answer: B
, ◉ Laura who is 18 yrs old, is being followed up for acne by the nurse
practitioner. The facial exam reveals that papules and pustules are
present mostly on the forehead and chin area. The patient has been
using prescription topicals and OTC medicated soap daily for 6
months without much improvement. Which of the following would
you recommend?
A. Isotretinoin (Accutane)
B. Tetracycline (Sumycin)
C. Clindamyacin topical solution (Cleocin T)
D. Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Answer: B
◉ First line tx of acne is
Answer: OTC medicated soap and water with topical antibiotic gels.
The next step is tetracycline (Sumycin)
◉ The following statements are all true regarding herpes zoster
except:
A. It is due to reactivation of latent varicella virus
B. The typical lesions are bullae
C. It is usually more severe in immunocompromised individuals
D. Infection of the trigeminal nerve ophthalmic branch can cause
corneal blindness
Answer: B
SOLUTIONS FULL CONTENT
◉ A new patient who is a 40 yr old female postal worker is being
evaluated for complaints of a new onset of an erythematous rash on
both her cheeks and on the bridge of her nose that is accompanied
by fatigue. She reports a history of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and is
currently being treated with Synthroid 1.25 mg daily. Which of the
following conditions is most likely:
A. Atopic dermatitis
B. Thyroid disease
C. Lupus erythematosus
D. Rosacea
Answer: C
◉ The most common type of skin malignancy is:
A. Squamous cell cancer
B. Basal skin cancer
C. Melanoma
D. Dysplastic nevi
Answer: B
, ◉ Laura who is 18 yrs old, is being followed up for acne by the nurse
practitioner. The facial exam reveals that papules and pustules are
present mostly on the forehead and chin area. The patient has been
using prescription topicals and OTC medicated soap daily for 6
months without much improvement. Which of the following would
you recommend?
A. Isotretinoin (Accutane)
B. Tetracycline (Sumycin)
C. Clindamyacin topical solution (Cleocin T)
D. Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Answer: B
◉ First line tx of acne is
Answer: OTC medicated soap and water with topical antibiotic gels.
The next step is tetracycline (Sumycin)
◉ The following statements are all true regarding herpes zoster
except:
A. It is due to reactivation of latent varicella virus
B. The typical lesions are bullae
C. It is usually more severe in immunocompromised individuals
D. Infection of the trigeminal nerve ophthalmic branch can cause
corneal blindness
Answer: B
