Derm Flashcards
1
Q
What five aspects of a rash that are concerning from an ED perspective?
A
- Non-blanching
- systemic s/sx
- Coalescing
- Mucosal involvement
- Positive Nikolsky sign
2
Q
How does RMSF progress?
A
Wrists to abdomen (Centripetally)
3
Q
What is the difference between HFM and herpangina?
A
Herpangina = posterior oropharynx
4
Q
What is waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome?
A
Adrenal hemorrhage leading to adrenal insufficiency
5
Q
What is the treatment for disseminated sporotrichosis?
A
Amp B
6
Q
What differentiates erythema multiforme and SJS/TEN?
A
% SA and mucosal involvement
7
Q
What is the most common infectious agent responsible for erythema multiforme?
A
HSV
8
Q
Non-blanching palpable purpura is due to what general etiology?
A
Vasculitis
9
Q
Which has tense bullae: pemphigus vulgaris or bullous pemphigoid
A
Bullous pemphigoid
