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Misc. Notes Year 2 > Pastest Derm > Flashcards

Pastest Derm Flashcards

1
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Which classes of drugs are associated with Toxic epidermal necrolysis

A

Penicillins, NSAID’s, Steroids

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2
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Which DMARD can cause Toxic epidermal necrolysis

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Methotrexate

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Which Uricosuric drug can cause Toxic epidermal necrolysis

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Allopurinol

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4
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Is Nikolsky’s sign negative or positive for Toxic epidermal necrolysis

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Positive

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What is Lupus Pernio and what disease is it pathognomic of

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Large purple infiltrated nodules & plaque-like lesions on nose, cheeks, ears fingers and toes.
Pathognomic of Chronic Sarcoidosis

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What is the most common cutaneous manifestation of TB

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Lupus Vulgaris

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7
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What sort of infiltration will be seen in Lupus Vulgaris

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Granulomatous

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Which race is Pemphigus Vulgaris more common in

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Jewish people

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9
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What smear is used for Pemphigus Vulgaris

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Tzanck smear

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10
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What kind of nuclei will the acantholytic keratinocytes have in Pemphigus Vulgaris

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Large Hyperchromatic Nuclei

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11
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A waxy yellow patch of ulceration on shins in diabetics?

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necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

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12
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What should you consider in a patient with Alopecia + Abnormal scalp skin

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A possibility of Tinea Capitis

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13
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What is the treatment for Tinea Capitis

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Oral Terbinafine

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14
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What is Panniculitis

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Inflammation of subcutaneous fat e.g erythema nodosum

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Name a disease where you would see Ichthyosis

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Sarcoidosis

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16
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What is diagnosed using blue-green fluorescence on Wood’s light

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Dermatophyte infection

17
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What drug can be given for Alopecia and how does it work

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Minoxidil as it causes hypertrichosis

18
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Where on the body and in which race are keloid scars most common

A

Most frequently occur around the shoulders and chest

More common in people with darker skin

19
Q

Which porphyria doesn’t cause photosensitivity

A

Acute intermittent porphyria

20
Q

Are squamous cell carcinomas usually pigmented

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Squamous cell carcinomas are not commonly pigmented

21
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What can be trialled for psoriasis if retinoid, topical steroids & phototherapy don’t work

A

Anti-TNF e.g etanercept

22
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What would make you think that a patient had pruritus due to iron deficiency

A

Thinning of the hair

23
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Which cancer can cause pruritis

A

Hodgkin’s lymphoma

24
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Which thyroid pathology can cause pruritis

A

Hyperthyroidism

25
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In Acne Vulgaris, what happens when Propionibacterium Acnes degrade sebum

A

Produce inflammatory fatty acids

26
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What is Acne vulgaris severity is directly related to

A

The degree of secretion of sebum

27
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Which cells in the epidermis make keratin

A

Basal Cells?

28
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Define Erythroderma

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Any condition which causes over 90% of the skin to become inflamed, erythematous and scaly, could occur in psoriasis

29
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What are Koenen’s Tumours and which condition are they associated with

A

Periungal fibromas, seen in tuberous sclerosis

30
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What should symmetrical round lesions of eczema make you suspect

A

Nummular Dermatitis

31
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Which pathology tends to involve the nasolabial fold and demonstrates fine greasy scales with a pruritic erythematous rash

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Seborrheic dermatitis

32
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What is Dovobet

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A cream containing Calcitriol (vit D analogue) + Betamethasone (steroid)

33
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Erythema multiforme and lichen planus can be caused by which two liver conditions

A

Hep B and C

34
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Porphyria Cutanea Tarda can be associated with which GI condition

A

Hep C

35
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What diet change could exacerbate Lichen Planus

A

Spicy food

36
Q

Chronic venous ulcers associated with osteomyelitis are known as what

A

Marjolin’s ulcers

37
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Is a Marjolin ulcer malignant

A

No but can develop into squamous cell carcinomas

Misc. Notes Year 2 (30 decks)

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