Answer and Explanation 20

20.  D is the correct answer.  Vasculitis typically presents as a deep red, pink, or purple lesions on the extremities.  They are usually scattered such as in the picture.  Cellulitis tends to be together and solid.  Folliculitis has a more pustular appearance.  Contact dermatitis typically does not have a deep red appearance.

Question 20

20.  Please identify the rash depicted below in the photograph:

A.  Folliculitis

B.  Contact Dermatitis

C.  Cellulitis

D.  Vasculitis

Answer and Explanation 19

19.  C is the correct answer. Herpes labialis presents as either a single vesicle or grouped vesicles that coalesce.  Impetigo has a yellow or crusty brown appearance to it.  Aphthous ulcers have a flat white appearance to it.  

Question 19

19.  Please identify the skin lesion listed below:

A.  Aphthous Ulcers

B.  Impetigo

C.  Herpes Labialis

D.  Oral Candidia

Answer and Explanation 18

18.  C is the correct answer.  Psoriasis causes pitting in the nails.  It is estimated roughly 7% of patients with this condition exhibit psoriatic arthritis.  Fungal infections do not cause pitting.  Lupus does not cause pits in the nail.

Question 18

18.  Which condition is responsible for the condition listed below?

A.  Fungal infection

B.  COPD

C.  Psoriasis

D.  SLE

Answer and Explanation 17

17.  B is the correct answer.  Onychomycosis is best treated orally.  Lotrimin is a topical anti-fungal preparation.  Bactrim is an oral antibiotic.  Prednisone has not shown to be effective in this condition.

Question 17

17. What is the best treatment of the condition listed below?

A.  Lotrimin

B.  Lamisil

C.  Bactrim

D.  Prednisone

Answer and Explanation 16

16.  C is the correct answer. Splinter hemorrhages can be seen in bacterial endocarditis.  They look like little splinter under the nail.  They may be caused by tiny clots that damage the capillaries under the nail. Psoriatic nails typically are exhibited by pits in the nail.  Subungal hematoma is purple or black area under the nail caused by direct trauma.

Question 16

16.  Please identify the lesions seen in the picture listed below:

A.  Psoriatic Nails

B.  Subungal hematoma

C.  Splinter hemorrhages

D. Fungal infection of Nails