Metastatic Melanoma – Friday Pop Quiz 9/15/2023
A 68-year-old man presents to the office for pruritic lesions on his trunk. He recently was initiated on a medication for metastatic melanoma. Which of the following is the most appropriate medication for the management of this patient?
A. Dupilumab
B. Etanercept
C. Oral terbinafine
D. Topical corticosteroid
E. Topical ketoconazole
To find out the correct answer and read the ex …
A 68-year-old man presents to the office for pruritic lesions on his trunk. He recently was initiated on a medication for metastatic melanoma. Which of the following is the most appropriate medication for the management of this patient?
A. Dupilumab
B. Etanercept
C. Oral terbinafine
D. Topical corticosteroid
E. Topical ketoconazole
To find out the correct answer and read the ex … Continue reading "Metastatic Melanoma – Friday Pop Quiz 9/15/2023"
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Let’s Start with the Basics
What happens before we enter the room?
Before entering the room, it’s always best to:
Review the patient’s chart for pertinent medical hist … 