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MKSAP quiz: 2-week history of rash on face, midchest
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis for a 32-year-old man evaluated for a 2-week history of a rash on his face and midchest consisting of small, reddish, intensely itchy “lumps.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/29/4.htm
29 Aug 2017
MKSAP Quiz: 2 weeks of painful lumps on legs
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for 2 weeks of painful lumps on her legs. The lumps persist for several days and make it difficult for her to go to work as a waitress. She is a college student in Ohio where she has lived her whole life. She has not traveled outside of the state for the last 2 years. Following a physical exam and change in contraception, what test should be done next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/07/3.htm
7 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a firm, flesh-colored lesion
A 40-year-old man is evaluated for a firm, flesh-colored lesion that has been growing on the back for several months. Foul-smelling material can be expressed from the lesion. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/17/3.htm
17 Sep 2019
New psoriasis guidelines emphasize management of comorbidities, use of biologics
The guidelines cautioned that there is still limited evidence about long-term adverse events, impacts on future comorbidities, pediatric treatment, pregnancy and lactation, treatment combinations for newer biologics, and a need to identify biomarkers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/26/1.htm
26 Feb 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a superficial skin infection
A 20-year-old male college student on the wrestling team is evaluated for a superficial skin infection. He has a history of several episodes of folliculitis and furunculosis over the past year that has required systemic treatment. His recurrent infections were treated with various oral antibiotics, including cephalexin, clindamycin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. He currently takes no medications, has no drug allergies, and is otherwise in good health. There are multiple, scattered erythematous papulopustules and nodules on the buttocks and upper thighs, some with a collarette of scale. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/06/3.htm
6 Jun 2017
Classified Advertising 16 ACPINTERNIST Answer: Factor IXDeficiency of factor ...
Answer and critiqueThe correct answer is D: Transvaginal. ultrasound. This question can be found inMKSAP 16 in the Dermatology section,item 40.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/acpi-201311-puzzle_t2.pdf
1 Nov 2013
MKSAP Quiz: itching lasting 5 months
A 53-year-old man is evaluated for whole-body itching lasting 5 months that is not improved by a short course of emollients and antihistamine medication. Review of systems is negative. He does not take any medications. On physical examination, excoriations are noted on his legs, shoulders, and back; the remainder of the examination is normal. After normal results on laboratory tests, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/07/3.htm
7 Feb 2017