Derm

Question 1

Multiple scaly lesions, 2-4 weeks after sore throat

Answer 1

Guttate psoriasis

Question 2

1st line for mild impetigo

Answer 2

Topical hydrogen peroxide 1%

Question 3

2nd line for mild impetigo

Answer 3

Topical fusidic acid

Question 4

1st line for extensive impetigo

Answer 4

Oral flucloxacillin

Question 5

Treatment of extensive impetigo if pen-allergic

Answer 5

Oral erythromycin

Question 6

Drugs which induce TEN

Answer 6

Phenytoin
Carbemazepine
Allopurinol
Sulphonamides
Penicillins
NSAIDs

Question 7

1st line treatment of dermatophyte nail infection

Answer 7

Oral terbinafine

Question 8

1st line treatment of candidal nail infection

Answer 8

Topical amorolfine

Question 9

Dermovate (Clobetasol propionate 0.05%)

Answer 9

Very potent

Question 10

Cutivate (Fluticasone propionate 0.05%)

Answer 10

Potent

Question 11

Betnovate (Betamethasone valerate 0.1%)

Answer 11

Potent

Question 12

Betnovate RD (Betamethasone valerate 0.025%)

Answer 12

Moderate

Question 13

Eumovate (Clobetasone butyrate 0.05%)

Answer 13

Moderate

Question 14

Hydrocortisone 0.5-2.5%

Answer 14

Mild

Question 15

Management of periorifical dermatitis

Answer 15

Topical or oral antibiotics

Question 16

1st line for mild rosacea

Answer 16

Topical metronidazole

Question 17

1st line for scalp psoriasis

Answer 17

Topical potent corticosteroid (Betamethasone 0.1%)

Up to 4wks

Question 18

2nd line for scalp psoriasis

after 4wks

Answer 18

Different formulation of corticosteroid
+/-
Agent to remove scale

Question 19

3rd line for scalp psoriasis

after 4 wks

Answer 19

Calcipotriol-betamethasone
or
Vitamin D analogue (if mild-mod)