AANP Dermatology 2

Question 1

Tzanck smear revealing multinucleated giant cells is consistent with infection caused by which organism?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex virus

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Candida albicans

Answer

Human papillomavirus

Question 2

Which topical medication is the treatment of choice for tinea pedis (athlete's foot)?

Accepted Answer

Topical clotrimazole or terbinafine

Answer

Topical corticosteroids

Answer

Topical mupirocin

Answer

Topical acyclovir

Question 3

A patient on a biologic therapy for psoriasis should be screened for which infection before initiating treatment?

Accepted Answer

Latent tuberculosis

Answer

Streptococcal infection

Answer

Helicobacter pylori

Answer

Hepatitis A

Question 4

What is the most common cause of bacterial impetigo in children in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA)

Answer

Group A Streptococcus alone

Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer

Haemophilus influenzae

Question 5

A patient reports a skin lesion that began as a papule and developed a central depression with umbilication. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Molluscum contagiosum

Answer

Basal cell carcinoma

Answer

Sebaceous cyst

Answer

Keratoacanthoma

Question 6

Which skin finding is most associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Accepted Answer

Butterfly (malar) rash across the nose and cheeks

Answer

Erythema chronicum migrans

Answer

Port-wine stain

Answer

Acanthosis nigricans