Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

Skin Eruption – Friday Pop Quiz 12/2/2022
A 45-year-old male develops the following eruption on the face and axillae. Which of the following medication was the patient most likely started on several days prior? A. Ciprofloxacin B. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole C. Penicillin D. Allopurinol E. Hydralazine To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner …
It’s Mnemonic Monday! AGEP
AGEPOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember drugs commonly causing AGEP, or acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. These drugs include: Beta-lactam antibiotics Calcium channel blockers Cephalosporins Macrolide antibiotics Mercury Mnemonic: ABC MICKEY MOUSE AGEP Beta- Lactam Calcium channel blockers, cephalosporins Macrolides Mercury Click HERE to down …
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