Spider Bites – Friday Pop Quiz 1/31
Which toxin is responsible for the effect of bites from the pictured spider?
A. Histamine
B. Sphingomyelinase D
C. Alpha-latrotoxin
D. Hyaluronidase
E. Lipase
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Which toxin is responsible for the effect of bites from the pictured spider?
A. Histamine
B. Sphingomyelinase D
C. Alpha-latrotoxin
D. Hyaluronidase
E. Lipase
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.
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Isotretinoin can provide a definitive cure for many patients with severe or recalcitrant acne, as well as other conditions. However, dosing and lab monitoring practices for this drug vary widely. In this installment of our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, we set the record straight on isotretinoin.
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The clear-cell variant of this neoplasm is associated with which of the following?
A. Brooke-Spiegler syndrome
B. Cowden disease
C. Rombo syndrome
D. Diabetes mellitus
E. Hypothyroidism
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Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment of this infant’s painful finger?
A. Incision and drainage
B. Acyclovir
C. Foscarnet
D. Dicloxacillin
E. Clindamycin
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Dermoscopy, also known as epiluminescence microscopy, epiluminoscopy or skin surface microscopy, is an important way to visualize subsurface structures in the epidermis and dermis. In a 2-part series, Dr. Sima Jain reviews the evaluation of pigmented lesions, and the different vessel morphologies and patterns along with a discussion of specific findings in select cutaneous infections.
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