General Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 491: What is the most likely diagnosis in a young, active patient that collapses while exercising and presents with a temperature of 41°C, disorientation, and respiratory distress? _____

Answer: Exertional heat stroke

Flashcard 492: _____ are hyperkeratotic papules caused by HPV that typically show black dots (thrombosed capillaries) upon paring.

Answer: Cutaneous warts (Verruca vulgaris)

Flashcard 493: Oral _____ may be used as an alternative antibiotic for acne vulgaris if the patient is pregnant/breastfeeding

Answer: erythromycin

Flashcard 494: The most common acne scars are _____

Answer: ice-pick scars

Flashcard 495: Acne vulgaris management is complex, however, advise patients with 1._____ advice and consider 2. drug management

Answer: lifestyle/skincare

Flashcard 496: Increased risk of what type of skin cancer is most commonly associated with photochemotherapy (PUVA)? _____

Answer: Squamous cell carcinoma

Extra: While PUVA increases the risk of both SCC and BCC, the relative risk increase is much higher for Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). Protective measures and monitoring are essential for patients undergoing long-term PUVA therapy.

Flashcard 497: _____ is a medical emergency caused by passive exposure to severe heat or strenuous exercise

Answer: Heat stroke

Flashcard 498: _____ is a risk factor for folliculitis so patients should shower immediately after sports

Answer: Sweating

Flashcard 499: Folliculitis occurs in _____ & those who shave their skin

Answer: children

Flashcard 500: Acne lesion: _____ is used for excessive inflammatory (nodulocystic) acne.

Answer: Intralesional triamcinolone

Extra: Nodulocystic acne is a severe form of acne vulgaris characterized by deep-seated nodules and cysts. Treatment of choice for individual inflammatory nodules is often intralesional corticosteroids.