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Question 1

How do you calculate ABPI

Answer 1

highest ankle pressure/highest brachial pressure (either dorsalis ped. or post. tib) -foot/arm -DON’T GET WRONG WAY AROUND

Question 2

Mild steroid cream example

Answer 2

hydrocortisone 1-2.5%

Question 3

moderate steroid cream example

Answer 3

Eumovate

Question 4

benefit of UVB over PUVA

Answer 4

UVB is less carcinogenic

Question 5

example of vitamin D analogue

Answer 5

calcipotriol, tacalcitol, and calcitriol

Question 6

Potent steroid cream example

Answer 6

synalar C, betnovate

Question 7

very potent steroid cream example

Answer 7

dermovate

Question 8

which wavelength causes sunburn?

Answer 8

UVB

Question 9

Which wavelength cause skin aging/more carcinogenic

Answer 9

UVA

Question 10

What is erysyphalis?

Answer 10

more superficial cellulitis, usually caused by strep

Question 11

non-steroid anti-inflammatory cream

Answer 11

tacrolimus

Question 12

best tx for erysyphalis?

Answer 12

penicillin based drugs, amoxicillin

Question 13

What is dermatomyositis associated with?

Answer 13

cancer- often a paraneoplastic syndrome

Question 14

most common cause of erythema multiforme

Answer 14

herpes simplex

Question 15

name of cutaneous T cell lymphoma

Answer 15

mycosis fungoides

Question 16

term to describe over 90% body erythema

Answer 16

erythroderma

Question 17

first line treatment for rosacea

Answer 17

topical metronidazole

Question 18

What conditions dies sunlight make worse?

Answer 18

rosacea
cutaneous SLE
some drugs have sun sensitising effect e.g. 
tetracyclines
sulphonamides
amiodarone
thiazides and furosemide

Question 19

what must be monitored while on retinoid treatment?

Answer 19

Lipid profile - triglycerides
LFTs
pregnancy status