Sonidegib – Friday Pop Quiz 8/26/2022
After discussion, this patient decides to proceed with treatment with sonidegib. Which of the following needs to be checked prior to initiation? A. CK B. Lipid levels C. TSH D. ALT/AST E. CBC To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
Skin Enzymes – Friday Pop Quiz 8/19/2022
The medication that the FDA recently approved for the treatment of this condition inhibits the same enzymes as which of the following? A. Ruxolitinib B. Abrocitinib C. Apremilast D. Adalimumab E. Tofacitinib To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
Eosinophilia – Pop Quiz 8/5
A 55-year-old male with a medical history significant for type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and 25 pack/year smoking history undergoes percutaneous coronary intervention for an acute coronary event. He is admitted to the ICU where his exam is significant for the findings seen in the image. Lab evaluation reveals eosinophilia and acute kidney injury. What is the most likely diagnosis? …
Skin malignancy – Friday Pop Quiz 7/29/2022
This malignancy is sent from your clinic to oncology and an FDA approved therapy is initiated. What is the target of this medication? A. PD-1 receptor on tumor cells B. PD-1 receptor on T cells C. PD-L1 receptor on tumor cells D. PD-L1 receptor on T cells E. CTLA-4 receptor on tumor cells To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought …