Dermatology

Question 1

Which of the following hypopigmented lesions would be scaly?

1. Pigmentary mosaicism
2. Vitiligo
3. Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation
4. Tinea versicolor
5. Nevus depigmentosa

Answer 1

4. Tinea versicolor

Question 2

Which of the following about scabies is NOT true?

1. Leave treatment on overnight and wash in am
2. Permethrin 1% cream is most effective
3. May require topical steroids for itch
4. Re-treat 1 week later
5. Older kids & Adults: treat from neck down

Answer 2

2. Permethrin 1% cream is most effective

Question 3

Which of the following topical treatments is NOT recommended for the treatment of tinea corporis?

1. terbinafine
2. ciclopirox olamine
3. nystatin
4. clotrimazole
5. ketoconazole

Answer 3

3. nystatin

Question 4

What are the MOST common causes of serious drug eruptions?

1. Penicillins, cephalosporins, anti-epileptics
2. Penicillins, anti-epileptics, sulpha-based meds
3. Beta-blockers, anti-epileptics, sulpha-based meds
4. Penicillins, macrolides, ACE inhibitors
5. Sulpha-based meds, ACE inhibitors, cephalosporins

Answer 4

2. Penicillins, anti-epileptics, sulpha-based meds

Question 5

Which of the following is the BEST work-up for chronic urticaria?

1. TSH, ANA, ESR, CBC/diff
2. Thyroid antibodies, anti-gliadin antibodies
3. CBC/diff, LFTs, TSH, urine micro, stool O&P
4. CBC/diff, TSH, immunoglobulins, ANA
5. None of the above

Answer 5

5. None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is FALSE about acne treatment?

1. Retinoids are useful for therapy and maintenance in acne therapy
2. Benzoyl peroxide should not be used as monotherapy for prolonged periods of time
3. Tretinoin should be used at night because it is photo unstable
4. Minocycline has a risk of dispigmentation of the skin
5. Benzoyl peroxide should not be used in direct combination with topical dapsone

Answer 6

2. Benzoyl peroxide should not be used as monotherapy for prolonged periods of time

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE about nevus sebaceous?

1. Associated neurodevelopmental abnormalities is common
2. There is a very small risk of melanoma developing
3. Excision during infancy is the preferred management
4. The lesion starts hairless but hair will slowly grow over time
5. The lesion may thicken/become rougher during puberty

Answer 7

5. The lesion may thicken/become rougher during puberty