Onycholysis indicates separation of the nail plate from the distal nail bed; drugs which may cause onycholysis include

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Onycholysis indicates separation of the nail plate from the distal nail bed; drugs which may cause onycholysis include

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Adriamycin (doxorubicin) is known to cause onycholysis, making C correct.

Question 2 of 5

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 3 of 5

A 3-month-old infant presented with an intensely erythematous, confluent plaque with a scalloped border, a sharply demarcated edge, and satellite pustules in the perianal skin, perineum, and inguinal folds. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Candidal diaper dermatitis features erythematous plaques with satellite pustules in moist areas, making D correct.

Question 4 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.

Question 5 of 5

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.

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