A 19-year-old patient reports persistent itching and peeling dry skin between the first and second toes. The patient also has a burning sensation. An internal medicine practitioner prescribes antifungal ointment and wash for the next four weeks. Which condition does this patient have?
Foot nevus
Tinea pedis
Foot blister
Tinea unguium
The Correct Answer is B
A. Foot nevus:
A nevus is a mole or birthmark, not a fungal infection or a cause of itching and peeling.
B. Tinea pedis:
Tinea pedis, or athlete's foot, is a fungal infection characterized by itching, burning, and peeling skin between the toes.
C. Foot blister:
A blister is a fluid-filled sac caused by friction, not fungal infection.
D. Tinea unguium:
Tinea unguium refers to fungal infection of the nails, not the skin.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Tuberculosis:
TB is a lung infection, not commonly associated with secondary hypertension.
B. Endocarditis:
Endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves, leading to emboli and heart failure but not directly causing hypertension.
C. Obstructive sleep apnea:
OSA can cause secondary hypertension due to intermittent hypoxia and sympathetic nervous system activation during sleep.
D. Polycythemia:
Polycythemia increases blood viscosity, which can lead to increased blood pressure, but it's a less common cause than conditions like OSA, renal disease, or endocrine disorders for secondary hypertension.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Lymphedema:
Lymphedema is localized fluid accumulation due to lymphatic obstruction, usually unilateral and not associated with dyspnea or heart failure signs.
B. Congestive heart failure (CHF):
CHF leads to fluid buildup (causing JVD, edema) and respiratory symptoms (cough, dyspnea) due to impaired heart pumping.
C. Endocarditis:
Endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves, presenting more with fever, murmurs, and embolic signs, not classic CHF symptoms.
D. Atrial fibrillation:
AFib causes irregular heart rhythm, and may contribute to CHF, but on its own, AFib doesn’t cause pitting edema and JVD without underlying CHF.
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