Dermatology - PASSMED Flashcards
1
Q
Pyoderma gangrenosum associations:
A
IBD
Rheumatoid arthritis
Myeloproliferative disorders
Acute myeloid leukaemia
2
Q
Nickel dermatitis: diagnosis by:
A
Skin patch test
3
Q
Scabies - household prophylaxis:
A
Two applications of Permethrin cream
4
Q
Shingles tx.
A
Remind pts. they are infectious
Analgesia
Anti-virals - w/in 72 hours for the majority of pts. unless pt. < 50 years old and has a mild truncal rash w/ minimal pain.
5
Q
Skin prick test is for
Skin patch is for
A
If its type 1 HS (Skin PR1CK)
If its type type 4 (P4tch)
If it goes in you then its a prick test
If its goes on you then its patch test
6
Q
Significant complication of Psoralen + UVA (PUVA) therapy:
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
