Deck 43: Bullous Pemphigoid

Question 1

When assisting with a skin biopsy of a patient suspected of having bullous pemphigoid (BP) lesions, what will the practitioner do?

A) Avoid contact with the infected lesions.
B) Elicit a positive Nikolsky sign to confirm the diagnosis.
C) Perform direct immunofluorescence microscopy.
D) Prevent spread of the lesions to other areas of the skin.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A patient is newly diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid and has moderate to severe itching. The provider orders a topical corticosteroid will discuss which potential complication with this patient?

A) Bone marrow suppression
B) Developing systemic lesions
C) Secondary infection
D) Spread of disease to others

Answer 2

C

Question 3

An older adult patient diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid (BP). Which comorbid condition is of concern for this patient?

A) Osteoporosis
B) Pruritis
C) Depression
D) Weight gain

Answer 3

C