Skin

Question 1

Treatment of choice in impetigo + duration

Answer 1

Fucidic acid, no more than 10 days duration

Question 2

What head lice treatment do we avoid in children

Answer 2

Benzyl benzoate

Question 3

When do you need to repeat treatment for Dimeticone and Malathion?

Answer 3

Repeat in 7 days

Question 4

Main SEs of oral terbinafine (2)

Answer 4

liver toxicity + skin reactions

Question 5

Drugs that can exacerbate psoriasis (5)

Answer 5

Lithium, Chloroquine, b-blockers, NSAIDs, ACEis

Question 6

1st line for scalp psoriasis

Answer 6

Tar coal shampoo

Question 7

Name the example of very potent topical steroid preparation

Answer 7

Dermovate

Question 8

When are topical steroids contraindicated

Answer 8

Acne & rosacea

Question 9

Max application frequency of steroid creams

Answer 9

BD

Question 10

OTC sale restrictions for Hydrocortisone cream

Answer 10

> 10yo, for max 1 week
not to be used on face/genitalia/broken or infected skin
not in pregnancy

Question 11

What can Tacrolimus cause

Answer 11

Alcohol intolerance

Question 12

Topical Tacrolimus warning labels (2)

Answer 12

Avoid alcohol. Protect skin from light.

Question 13

1st line topical treatments for Acne (4)

Answer 13

Topical retionoids, adapalene, benzyl peroxide, azelaic acid

Question 14

SEs of oral isotretinoin

Answer 14

Dryness, arthralgia, hyperlipidaemia, pancreatitis, psychiatric reactions

Question 15

Warning labels for oral isotretinoin (2)

Answer 15

Take with food, protect skin from light