Commonly Confused Topics - Sarah Michelle Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+
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1. actinic keratosis vs. seborrheic keratosis - more concerning? Answer: Actinic Ker- atosis
AK: form b/c of atypical growth of keratinocytes in the epidermal layer
ACT=ACT fast with actinic keratosis b/c precursor to squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer; risk factor is SUN EXPOSURE (s...
Commonly Confused Topics -
Sarah Michelle Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Denning Muriithi [Date] [Course title]
, Commonly Confused Topics - Sarah
Michelle
1. actinic keratosis vs. seborrheic keratosis - more concerning? Answer:
Actinic Ker- atosis
AK: form b/c of atypical growth of keratinocytes in the epidermal layer
ACT=ACT fast with actinic keratosis b/c precursor to squamous cell
carcinoma skin cancer; risk factor is SUN EXPOSURE (scalp, legs, arms,
face)
AK Tx: cryotherapy or 5FU aka fluorouracil (topical chemotherapy drug)
2. seborrheic keratosis Answer: seen in older population, benign, will
not develop into cancer; appear as well-defined brown, tan, black
growths that have a stuck on appearance
3. Erythema Migrans vs. Erythema Infectiosum - tickborne illness? Answer:
Erythema Migrans! - rash associated with Lyme Disease
Bulls Eye Lesion
4. Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) Answer: A viral disease
characterized by a face that appears as "slapped cheeks," a fiery red
rash on the cheeks.
5. Retinal Detachment vs. Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma - which
painLESS?-
Answer: Retinal Detachment - patients report blurry vision, flashes of
light, and floaters; feel as though a curtain / something being pulled ove
field of vision
6. Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma Answer: due to increased intraocular
pressure; PAINFUL with blurry vision and seeing halos; eye may feel
firm to palpation upon assessment
7. Mononucleosis Answer: Mononucleosis: caused by Epstein Barr Virus,
teens and young adults, transmitted through saliva
s/s: prolonged severe fatigue, posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, sore
throat, fever, SPLEEN enlargement (no contact sports - spleen rupture)
Dx: mono spot blood test; get ultrasound to ensure spleen has
returned to normal size
8. Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis) Answer: -Caused by Group A
streptococcus (GAS) Streptococcus pyogenes, Gram-positive cocci;
grow in chains
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