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QUESTION 24 C.T. is a 39-year-old female who presents for evaluation of what she thinks is her
"rosacea acting up." She has a historyr of acne rosacea and has medicated on and off for
years with tetracycline and topical metronidazole. Today however she presents with a pronounced redi’purple area on her left cheek extending to the nasal border. It is very warm
to the touch. The borders of the affected area are very well defined and raised. C.T. also has a temperature of 100.?“ F and a generalized headache. The AGACNP appreciates tender
submandibular and cervical lymphadenopathy. The likely diagnosis is: I" A Complex
rosacea r B Cellulitis
r" C Erysipelas F" D Allergic
reaction