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When a patient presents with a skin-related complaint, it is important to first: -
(answer)obtain a full history about the development of the skin lesion prior to the
physical examination
The appearance of a 2-10 cm. herald patch with subsequent development of
parallel oval lesions on the trunk in a christmas tree distribution involving the
upper arms and upper legs are common in - (answer)pityriasis rosea
Mr. Fitzgerald is a 68-year-old previously healthy man with a history of significant
sun exposure who presents with a progressively enlarging 18 x 16 mm
erythematous pruritic oval patch on his left forearm that has been present for three
to four years. Your differential would include all of the following EXCEPT: -
(answer)seborrheic keratosis
, Which of the following dermatological conditions results from reactivation of the
dormant varicella virus? - (answer)herpes zoster
What kind of lesions are caused by the herpes simplex virus? - (answer)vesicles
An older adult male presents with pain in his right chest wall for the past 48 hours.
Upon examination, the nurse practitioner notices a vesicular eruption along the
dermatome and identifies this as herpes zoster. The NP informs the gentleman that:
- (answer)oral medications can dramatically reduce the duration and intensity of
his symptoms
A 70-year-old white male comes to the clinic with a slightly raised, scaly, pink, and
irregular lesion on his scalp. He is a farmer and works outside all day. You suspect
actinic keratosis, but cannot rule out other lesions. What recommendation would
you give him? - (answer)perform a biopsy or refer to a dermatologist
Among the following conditions, which needs to be treated with systemic
antifungal agents? - (answer)tinea capitis/ tinea unguium (onychomucosis)