Pathogenesis of Pruritus – Friday Pop Quiz 3/29/2024
An increased level of which of the following proteins is most implicated in the pathogenesis of pruritus in the patient’s condition?
A. Defensin
B. Histamine
C. Interleukin-2
D. Interleukin-31
E. Transforming growth factor-beta
To find out the correct answer and read the explanatio …
An increased level of which of the following proteins is most implicated in the pathogenesis of pruritus in the patient’s condition?
A. Defensin
B. Histamine
C. Interleukin-2
D. Interleukin-31
E. Transforming growth factor-beta
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Which of the following is least likely to be a manifestation of the skin findings shown?
A. Behcet disease
B. Psoriasis
C. Pemphigus foliaceus
D. Drug reaction
E. Sezary syndrome
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What is the most likely cause of the findings shown in the image?
A. Borrellia recurrentis
B. Bartonella quintana
C. Bartonella bacilliformis
D. Borrellia burgdoferi
E. Bartonella henselae
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Application of a medication used to treat the shown condition is most likely to disrupt the action of which of the following proteins?
A. Cadherin
B. Desmoglein
C. Plectin
D. RNA polymerase
E. Tubulin
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Light directed at approximately which of the following wavelengths is most appropriate for treatment of the shown condition?
A. 308nm
B. 365nm
C. 532nm
D. 595nm
E. 1064nm
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