Drug Eruptions

Question 0

What drugs are associated with Fixed Drug Eruptions?

Answer 0

1. Barbiturates containing analgesics
2. Phenolphthalein containing laxitives
3. Yellow-dye containing meds, food
4. NSAIDs, Abx, etc.

Question 1

What is the most common type of cutaneous drug eruption?

Answer 1

Exanthematous Drug Reactions

Question 2

What do you see with a Fixed Drug Eruption?

Answer 2

1. Sharply demarcated erythematous patch, plaque, bulla, or erosion
2. One (usually) or several

Question 3

What does Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome look like?

Answer 3

Morbilliform eruption on face and trunk

Question 4

What does Erythema Multiforme look like?

Answer 4

Target-like lesions on dorsum of hand, palms, soles, penis

Question 5

What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrosis?

Answer 5

1. An extreme form of EM (major) with 30% epidermal detachment.