Tinea versicolor – Friday Pop Quiz 9/2/2022
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A 42-year-old male presents with multiple round to oval hypomelanotic patches measuring several centimeters in size. The lesions coalesce centrally and are more prominent on the trunk. Associated fine scale is apparent upon scratching the skin. The distribution is symmetric and favors the chest, abdomen, and back. Which of the following is not a proposed mechanism of the hypopigmented skin in …
A 42-year-old male presents with multiple round to oval hypomelanotic patches measuring several centimeters in size. The lesions coalesce centrally and are more prominent on the trunk. Associated fine scale is apparent upon scratching the skin. The distribution is symmetric and favors the chest, abdomen, and back. Which of the following is not a proposed mechanism of the hypopigmented skin in … Continue reading "Tinea versicolor – Friday Pop Quiz 9/2/2022"
After discussion, this patient decides to proceed with treatment with sonidegib. Which of the following needs to be checked prior to initiation?
A. CK
B. Lipid levels
C. TSH
D. ALT/AST
E. CBC
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The medication that the FDA recently approved for the treatment of this condition inhibits the same enzymes as which of the following?
A. Ruxolitinib
B. Abrocitinib
C. Apremilast
D. Adalimumab
E. Tofacitinib
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What sports would be okay for this 14 year old to participate in?
A. Swimming
B. Boxing
C. Football
D. Soccer
E. Hockey
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A 55-year-old male with a medical history significant for type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and 25 pack/year smoking history undergoes percutaneous coronary intervention for an acute coronary event. He is admitted to the ICU where his exam is significant for the findings seen in the image. Lab evaluation reveals eosinophilia and acute kidney injury. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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