A patient has an irregularly shaped, brown to black lesion on the upper arm that has changed color recently. The widest diameter is 6 mm. You should:
A. Measure and record the dimensions and schedule follow-up to repeat measurement in 2 weeks
B. Biopsy the lesion
C. Obtain skin scraping for dermatophytes
D. All of the above
Question 2A patient has a tender, firm, nodular cystic lesion on his scalp that produces cheesy discharge with foul odor. This is most likely a:
A. Bacterial folliculitis
B. Basal cell carcinoma
C. Bullous impetigo
D. Epidermoid cyst
Question 3Which of the following is not associated with development of erythema multiforme?
A. Herpes virus
B. Mycoplasms
C. Medications
D. Trauma
Question 4A patient presents with polymorphous lesions consisting of small, red papules and vesicles, with a few eroded and crusted lesions. Your differential diagnosis should include all except which of the following?
A. Herpes simplex
B. Varicella
C. Bacterial folliculitis
D. Contactdermatitis
Question 5The following has been associated with cervical and anal cancer:
A. Secondary syphilis
B. Human papilloma virus
C. Herpes simplex
D. Epstein-Barr virus
Question 6During a routine exam, you notice a 5 mm lesion on the right medial cheek. The border is raised and pearlescent in color and the area is crusted.
The patient admits that it has been present for several months and has only recently become tender with the development of the crusting. This is most likely:
A. Squamous cell carcinoma
B. Epidermoid cyst
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Actinic keratosis
Question 7Which type of lesion is referred to as resembling a dew drop on a rose petal?
A. Varicella zoster
B. Measles
C. Rubella
D. Tinea
Question 8Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of dermatome?
A. Scabies
B. Herpes zoster
C. Tinea
D. Dishydrosis
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