Dermatology Flashcards
In which condition is scaling the most prominent?
a. Allergic dermatitis
b. Scabies
c. Fungal infection
d. Plaque psoriasis
e. Lichen planus
d. Plaque psoriasis
Actinic keratosis tends to least affect which part of the body?
a. Hands
b. Head
c. Arms
d. Neck
e. Back
e. Back
A lesion described as flat and less than 1cm in diameter is known as which of the following?
a. Papule
b. Macule
c. Patch
d. Comedone
e. Nodule
b. Macule
What lesion symptom or sign is not associated with suspected skin malignancy?
a. symmetry
b. change in sensation
c. change in colour
d. irregular border
e. lesion growth
a. symmetry
Mrs LK, 20 years old, comes into your pharmacy seeking advice about a rash on her arm. She tells you that it appeared about 10 to 14 days ago and is mildly itchy. She has no other symptoms and suffers from no other medical conditions. What is the most likely cause of her symptoms?
a. Contact dermatitis
b. Atopic dermatitis
c. Tinea corporis
d. Discoid eczema
e. Psoriasis
e. Psoriasis
Which statement best describes severe acne?
a. Lesions affecting the face only that are a mixture of pustules and nodules. Scarring is likely.
b. Lesions affecting the face only that cause pain.
c. Lesions affecting the face, back and chest, which are a mixture of pustules and nodules. Scarring is unlikely.
d. Lesions affecting the face, back and chest, which are a mixture of pustules and nodules. Scarring is likely.
e. Lesions affecting the back and chest, which are a mixture of pustules and nodules. Scarring is likely.
d. Lesions affecting the face, back and chest, which are a mixture of pustules and nodules. Scarring is likely.
Mr SW, a 32 year old man, asks for advice on a skin rash on his arm near his elbow. It is raised, pink and mildly itchy. From the listed conditions, which is most likely?
a. Psoriasis
b. Discoid eczema
c. Fungal infection
d. Atopic dermatitis
e. Seborrheic dermatitis
a. Psoriasis
A middle-aged woman complains of red papules and pustules on her forehead and her cheeks. There are no open comedones present. These symptoms indicate which one of the following dermatological conditions?
a. shingles
b. rosacea
c. uriticaria
d. acne vulgaris
e. seborrheic dermatitis
b. rosacea
An adult patient presents to the pharmacy with a rash. It is located on the left leg. Based solely on location, which condition is it most likely to be?
a. shingles
b. ringworm
c. urticaria
d. discoid eczema
e. seborrheic dermatitis
d. discoid eczema
A woman in her 20s presents with hair loss, She has noticed a rapid loss of hair toward the occipital region of her head. Based on this information, what is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Androgenetic alopecia
b. Traction alopecia
c. Postpartum alopecia
d. Alopecia areata
e. Tinea capitis
d. Alopecia areata
Basal cell papilloma’s are characterized by being which of the following?
a. Itchy
b. exuding and crusting
c. colour changes
d. scaling
e. asymptomatic
e. asymptomatic
Which of the medicines is best avoided in diabetics?
a. Clotrimazole
b. Miconazole
c. Benzoyl peroxide
d. Salicylic acid
e. Nicotinamide
f. Benzyl benzoate
g. Minoxidil
d. Salicylic acid
Which of the medicines can bleach clothing?
a. Clotrimazole
b. Miconazole
c. Benzoyl peroxide
d. Salicylic acid
e. Nicotinamide
f. Benzyl benzoate
g. Minoxidil
c. Benzoyl peroxide
Which of the medicines can be used for oral fungal infections?
a. Clotrimazole
b. Miconazole
c. Benzoyl peroxide
d. Salicylic acid
e. Nicotinamide
f. Benzyl benzoate
g. Minoxidil
b. Miconazole
Which of the medicines can produce systemic side effects?
a. Clotrimazole
b. Miconazole
c. Benzoyl peroxide
d. Salicylic acid
e. Nicotinamide
f. Benzyl benzoate
g. Minoxidil
g. Minoxidil
Which of the medicines is most associated with skin irritation?
a. Clotrimazole
b. Miconazole
c. Benzoyl peroxide
d. Salicylic acid
e. Nicotinamide
f. Benzyl benzoate
g. Minoxidil
f. Benzyl benzoate
Which of the conditions is associated with a facial rash often resembling a ‘slapped cheek’?
a. Chicken pox
b. Cold sores
c. Impetigo
d. Pityriasis versicolor
e. Psoriasis
f. Lichen planus
g. Tinea corporis
h. Fifth disease
i. Molluscum contagiosum
j. Pityriasis rosea
h. Fifth disease
Which of the conditions can be mistaken for warts?
a. Chicken pox
b. Cold sores
c. Impetigo
d. Pityriasis versicolor
e. Psoriasis
f. Lichen planus
g. Tinea corporis
h. Fifth disease
i. Molluscum contagiosum
j. Pityriasis rosea
i. Molluscum contagiosum
Which of the conditions is associated with moderate to severe itching?
a. Chicken pox
b. Cold sores
c. Impetigo
d. Pityriasis versicolor
e. Psoriasis
f. Lichen planus
g. Tinea corporis
h. Fifth disease
i. Molluscum contagiosum
j. Pityriasis rosea
a. Chicken pox
Which of the conditions symptoms can be triggered by sunlight?
a. Chicken pox
b. Cold sores
c. Impetigo
d. Pityriasis versicolor
e. Psoriasis
f. Lichen planus
g. Tinea corporis
h. Fifth disease
i. Molluscum contagiosum
j. Pityriasis rosea
b. Cold sores
Which of the conditions itching, burning or tingling symptoms, precede appearance of the lesions?
a. Chicken pox
b. Cold sores
c. Impetigo
d. Pityriasis versicolor
e. Psoriasis
f. Lichen planus
g. Tinea corporis
h. Fifth disease
i. Molluscum contagiosum
j. Pityriasis rosea
b. Cold sores
Which of the conditions reinfection result in shingles?
a. Chicken pox
b. Cold sores
c. Impetigo
d. Pityriasis versicolor
e. Psoriasis
f. Lichen planus
g. Tinea corporis
h. Fifth disease
i. Molluscum contagiosum
j. Pityriasis rosea
a. Chicken pox
Which of the conditions is associated with a herald patch?
a. Chicken pox
b. Cold sores
c. Impetigo
d. Pityriasis versicolor
e. Psoriasis
f. Lichen planus
g. Tinea corporis
h. Fifth disease
i. Molluscum contagiosum
j. Pityriasis rosea
j. Pityriasis rosea
In which of the conditions is central clearing of the rash often observed?
a. Chicken pox
b. Cold sores
c. Impetigo
d. Pityriasis versicolor
e. Psoriasis
f. Lichen planus
g. Tinea corporis
h. Fifth disease
i. Molluscum contagiosum
j. Pityriasis rosea
g. Tinea corporis
