1. Sam is a 17 year-old male. He has been diagnosed with Acne vulgaris. His main concern is the
abundance of “black-heads.” What is the medical term for “black-heads?”
a. Open comedone
b. Closed comedone
c. Sebaceous
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1. Sam is a 17 year-old male. He has been diagnosed with Acne vulgaris. His main concern is the
abundance of “black-heads.” What is the medical term for “black-heads?”
a. Open comedone
b. Closed comedone
c. Sebaceous gland cyst
d. Inflammatory pustule
Nick has recently “broke out” in raised pale “bumps” that are surrounded by erythema. The “bumps” are most
prevalent on the trunk, but are also present on the extremities. The bumps itch “like crazy” and when asked
about new foods, Nick reports he recently ate baked clams at a wedding. He is treated appropriately and his
symptoms totally resolve.
2. What is Nick’s diagnosis?
a. Psoriasis
b. Folliculitis
c. Keratosis Pilaris
d. Urticaria (hives)
e. Rosacea
3. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment for Nick?
a. Oral antihistamines
b. Hydrocortisone creams
c. Topical Antibiotics
d. All are appropriate
4. Which of the following best describes Psoriasis?
a. Inflammatory reaction of capillaries beneath a localized area of skin
b. Chronic, noninfectious inflammatory skin disease marked by pink/red lesions with silvery scales
c. Inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles
d. Painless, skin-colored bumps that may redden and form rough patches of skin
5. What is the most appropriate treatment of mild to moderate Rosacea?
a. Reduction of inflammation using topical creams or lotions
b. Permethrin cream rinse or body wash
c. Topical fungicidal medication
d. No treatment available
6. Jessica is a 19 year-old female. She enjoys going to the beach and wearing a swimming suit. However,
she has become concerned about the back of her arms. Jessica has developed small, evenly spaced
papules on the upper arms. She says the are bumpy, like “sandpaper.” There is no pain, discharge, or
erythema. What is the diagnosis?
a. Psoriasis
b. Folliculitis
c. Keratosis Pilaris
d. Urticaria (hives)
e. Rosacea
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