Friday Pop Quiz 11/15/2024
Biopsy of this lesion reveals massive papillary dermal edema, a diffuse neutrophilic infiltrate, and a lack of vasculitis. Stains for infectious organisms are negative. What is the first line treatment?
A. Dapsone
B. Colchicine
C. Thalidomide
D. Potassium iodide
E. Prednisone
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Biopsy of this lesion reveals massive papillary dermal edema, a diffuse neutrophilic infiltrate, and a lack of vasculitis. Stains for infectious organisms are negative. What is the first line treatment?
A. Dapsone
B. Colchicine
C. Thalidomide
D. Potassium iodide
E. Prednisone
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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The patient developed this cutaneous adverse event 2 weeks after starting a clinical trial medication. What is the mechanism of action of the culprit medication?
A. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor
B. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor
C. Smoothened inhibitor
D. BRAF inhibitor
E. Programmed cell death (PD)-1 inhibitor
To find out the correct answer and … 
An 8-month-old boy is brought in by his mother for concerns of a rash that comes and goes for the last few months, primarily on his face and belly. His older brother suffers from asthma and often has a similar rash on the inside of his elbow and behind his knees. Lead-in Question: The gene most commonly mutated in the photograph is also mutated in which of the following?
A. Palmoplantar ker … 
A 7-year-old girl is brought to the pediatrician for a well-child check. During the examination, the pediatrician notes the shown lesions on the patient's back. The patient’s parents report a recent respiratory illness for which their community healer performed treatment with mild improvement. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
A. Apply topical corticosteroid daily
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In addition to gentle washing of the face two times a day, what is the most appropriate treatment step for this patient who is prone to dry skin?
A. Start Adapalene 0.1 gel nightly to every other night after wash
B. Aggressive exfoliation daily
C. Start doxycycline 100 mg by mouth two times a day with food and water
D. Monotherapy with clindamycin lotion every morning after wash
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