ABD Professional Knowledge 3

Question 1

A dermatopathology report shows a discrepancy with the clinical impression. The best professional practice is to:

Accepted Answer

Correlate findings and consult the pathologist as needed

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Ignore the pathology report

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Always trust the clinical impression only

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Rebiopsy without review

Question 2

Which practice best supports evidence-based dermatology?

Accepted Answer

Applying current peer-reviewed guidelines to patient care

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Relying solely on personal anecdote

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Following outdated textbook advice only

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Prescribing based on drug rep visits

Question 3

A patient refuses a recommended skin cancer excision after being informed of the risks. The dermatologist should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the decision and document the refusal

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Perform the excision anyway

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Discharge the patient permanently without follow-up

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Threaten the patient

Question 4

When is it appropriate for a dermatologist to prescribe isotretinoin under iPLEDGE?

Accepted Answer

Only after meeting all iPLEDGE registration and pregnancy-testing requirements

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Without any registration

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For any patient who requests it immediately

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Only for male patients regardless of program

Question 5

A dermatologist practicing telemedicine across state lines must:

Accepted Answer

Hold appropriate licensure for the patient's location

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Ignore licensing entirely

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Only be licensed in their home state

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Use any platform without privacy safeguards

Question 6

Which action best demonstrates cultural competence in dermatologic care?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing disease presentation differences across skin types

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Assuming all patients present identically

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Using only images of light skin for education

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Dismissing patient cultural concerns

Question 7

A dermatologist discovers a colleague is practicing while impaired. The professional obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report through appropriate channels to protect patients

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Cover for the colleague indefinitely

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Ignore it as none of their business

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Confront the patient instead