Skin Eruption – Friday Pop Quiz 12/2/2022
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A 45-year-old male develops the following eruption on the face and axillae. Which of the following medication was the patient most likely started on several days prior?
A. Ciprofloxacin
B. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
C. Penicillin
D. Allopurinol
E. Hydralazine
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A 45-year-old male develops the following eruption on the face and axillae. Which of the following medication was the patient most likely started on several days prior?
A. Ciprofloxacin
B. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
C. Penicillin
D. Allopurinol
E. Hydralazine
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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