by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on August 10, 2018September 7, 2018
Which of the following is the most appropriate test to order in the initial workup of this condition?   A) Arteriobrachial index B) Ultrasound of ovaries C) Sinus endoscopy D) Fasting lipid panel E) Thyroid panel To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.   Brought to you by our Brand Partner   …

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by Next Steps In Derm Team on July 27, 2018September 7, 2018
A patient presents with nail findings seen here. Biopsy demonstrates fungus. The patient recently saw an add for a medication, Jublia (Efinaconazole). What is the medication of action? A.  Antifungal via inhibiting fungal lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase B.  Inhibits squalene epoxidase C.  Inhibits DNA gyrase D.  Inhibits epithelial sodium channels E.  Binds ergosterol and forms por …

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by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on July 20, 2018September 7, 2018
Which of the following is true about this condition? A. Histology will show amastagotes in plasma cells. B. Cuture is performed on MacConkey agar. C. Diagnosis may be made by sending a sample for real-time PCR assay to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. D. This condition does not typically resolve without treatment. E. Treatment for cutaneous and …

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by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on July 13, 2018September 7, 2018
An 80-year-old man with Parkinson’s disease developed a new pruritic eruption with these cutaneous findings. What is the antigenic target of the autoantibodies generated in this condition A. NC16A of BPAg1 B. NC16A of BPAg2 C. C-terminal of BPAg1 D. C-terminal of BPAg2 E. alpha-6-beta-4 integrin To find out the correct answer and read t …

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