Ecthyma gangrenosa is a necrotic ulcer covered with a gray-black eschar. It usually occurs in immunosuppressed patients with neutropenia. Of the following, the usual causative agent is

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Ecthyma gangrenosa is a necrotic ulcer covered with a gray-black eschar. It usually occurs in immunosuppressed patients with neutropenia. Of the following, the usual causative agent is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the classic cause of ecthyma gangrenosa in neutropenic patients, making B correct.

Question 2 of 5

The treatment of choice for scabies is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Permethrin 5% cream is the first-line treatment for scabies due to efficacy and safety, making D correct.

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All topical preparations for acne vulgaris must be used for 6-8 wk before their effectiveness can be assessed. Of the following, the primary topical preparation should be

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Topical retinoids are the cornerstone of acne treatment due to their effect on comedogenesis, making C correct.

Question 4 of 5

A 7-year-old child presented with a smooth, pearly, pink, telangiectatic ulcerated papule that enlarge slowly on his face. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pyogenic granuloma is a vascular, pearly, ulcerated papule common in children, making A correct.

Question 5 of 5

The hair is sparse, thin, and depigmented, sometimes displaying a 'flag sign 'which is a characteristic finding in

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The 'flag sign' (alternating bands of depigmented hair) is characteristic of kwashiorkor due to protein deficiency, making D correct.

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