2013 A

Question 1

The causative agent bullous type of impetigo is:

a. ) S. aureus
b. ) S. pyogenes
c. ) Corynebacterium
d. ) Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Level of split in bullous impetigo

a. ) Below stratum corneum
b. ) Within the stratum corneum
c. ) Suprabasal
d. ) Subepidermal

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Ulcers covered by an adherent crust located on the lower extremities should make you think of:

a. ) Impetigo
b. ) Ecthyma
c. ) Ecthyma gangrenosum
d. ) Furuncle

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Superficial folliculitis..

a. ) Presents as superficial dome-shaped pustules occurring at the level of the follicular infundibulum
b. ) Is typified by sycosis barbae
c. ) Heals with prominent scarring
d. ) Often require systemic antibiotics

Answer 4

A

Question 5

The following are true about cellulitis except:

a. ) Systemic symptoms are present
b. ) Presents as tender and warm plaque with very distinct palpable borders
c. ) Severe cases may present with bullae and necrotic tissue over the plaque
d. ) It is usually caused by streptococcus or staphylococcus

Answer 5

B

Question 6

The following are true about erysipelas except:

a. ) Systemic symptoms are present
b. ) Presents as tender and warm plaque with very distinct palpable borders
c. ) Severe cases may present with bullae and necrotic tissue over the plaque
d. ) It is usually caused by streptococcus or staphylococcus

Answer 6

D

Question 7

True of furuncles except

a. ) Furuncles are often accompanied by fever and chills
b. ) They can be multiple
c. ) They can be preceded by folliculitis
d. ) They are often caused by staphylococcus areus

Answer 7

A

Question 8

The following are true of carbuncles:

a. ) It may initially present as a tender erythematous induration on the skin that can be studded with multiple pustules on the surface.
b. ) It eventually ruptures with purulent discharge and leaves an ulcer with grayish base.
c. ) It needs to be treated with systemic antibiotics.
d. ) Incision and drainage can be performed anytime

Answer 8

A B C

Question 9

The following are true of ecthyma gangrenosum except:

a. ) It only occurs in a setting of bacteremia
b. ) It is caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
c. ) Typically, the lesion has a black eschar in the center with erythematous rim.
d. ) The lesion is more commonly found in the anogenital area or in the axilla

Answer 9

A

Question 10

Scabies is

a. ) Disease primarily suffered by children
b. ) Not pruritic
c. ) Usually contracted by exposure to dogs with galis
d. ) Often transmitted to other members of the family

Answer 10

D

Question 11

True about burrows in scabies except:

a. ) It is a characteristic finding in scabies
b. ) It is a grayish tortuous line with a black speck at the tip/end which represents the mite
c. ) It is the tunnel that the female mite “excavated” on the stratum corneum where she lays her eggs
d. ) The larvae of S. scabiei typically mature and eventually mate within the tunnel

Answer 11

D

Question 12

Not true of Pediculosis capitis

a. ) Pruritus is not immediately evident upon initial infestation
b. ) Common in children of school age
c. ) Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common finding
d. ) Permethrin shampoo needs to be left on the scalp for two hours before it is rinsed off

Answer 12

D

Question 13

All of the following about pediculosis corporis are true except:

a. ) It is also called the Vagabond’s disease
b. ) Diagnosis is made by inspecting the seams of clothing of the patient
c. ) If feasible, all clothing should be discarded or at least washed and dried at high heat
d. ) All of the above are true

Answer 13

D

Question 14

True about pediculosis pubis

a. ) It exclusively affects the pubic area
b. ) It is always sexually transmitted
c. ) The louse can’t live away from its host beyond 12 hours
d. ) Permethrin cream may be used to treat it

Answer 14

D

Question 15

In treating scabies, the following considerations are important except:

a. ) Household members and close personal contact need to be treated
b. ) These contacts can be treated at different days
c. ) Clothes, beddings, linens and towels have to be washed at high temperature right after treatment
d. ) Topical scabicides are usually left on the skin for 8-14 hours before rinsing them off

Answer 15

B

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true regarding the pathogenesis of acne?

a. ) Adaptive but not innate immunity plays a role
b. ) Neutrophil chemotaxis is brought about by the IL-8 secretion by keratinocytes
c. ) Eosinophils are early infiltrates perifollicularly
d. ) Without P. acnes, inflammation can still occur

Answer 16

B

Question 17

Abnormal keratinization in acne

a. ) Occurs in the deepest segment of the follicular duct
b. ) Is not always present
c. ) Is an effect of androgen
d. ) Directly perpetuates inflammation

Answer 17

C

Question 18

The most important regulating factor for sebum production is

a. ) Estrogen
b. ) Androgen
c. ) Retinoids
d. ) ACTH

Answer 18

B

Question 19

Acne is part of which of the following diseases

a. ) Cushing’s Syndrome
b. ) Hypothyroidism
c. ) Addison’s Disease
d. ) Lung cancer

Answer 19

A

Question 20

This type of acne may be superimposed with infection with Streptococcus or Staphylococcus, causing marked scarring and sinus tract infection

a. ) Acne tropicalis
b. ) Acne fulminans
c. ) Occupational acne
d. ) Acne conglobata

Answer 20

D

Question 21

Which of the following features differentiates acneiform eruptions from acne vulgaris?

a. ) more frequent on the face
b. ) absence of comedones
c. ) absence of pustules
d. ) more common in females

Answer 21

B

Question 22

Which of these cytokines promotes follicular hyperkeratinization?

a. ) IL-1
b. ) IL-8
c. ) IL-10
d. ) TNF-a

Answer 22

A

Question 23

The most common acne lesion appearing at adrenarche/monarche

a. ) comedone
b. ) papule
c. ) pustule
d. ) cyst

Answer 23

A

Question 24

What percentage of newborns may suffer from neonatal acne?

a. ) 5%
b. ) 10%
c. ) 15%
d. ) 20%

Answer 24

D

Question 25

Which of the following drugs may cause acneiform eruption? a. ) Paracetamol b. ) Amoxicillin c. ) Phenytoin d. ) Mefenamic Acid

Answer 25

C

Question 26

Aling Marta developed a dry, lichenified plaque on her left foot of 6 months duration. She was diagnosed with lichen simplex chronicus because of the thick lesion, which she constantly scratches. If you were there, you would suggest the ff topical medication: a. ) Fluocinomide cream b. ) Fluocinomide ointment c. ) Triamcinolone lotion d. ) Zinc oxide paste

Answer 26

B

Question 27

Jess, an 8 year-old atopic child, developed nummular wet oozing plaques over his right leg. Lesions are now multiple and had been increasing in number and size within a week. Lesions were itchy but were not infected. If you were there in the Derma OPD, you would suggest the following: a. ) wet saline compress for 5 mins followed by fluocinomide cream b. ) wet saline compress for 5 mins followed by triamcinolone ointment c. ) Plain luke warm water soaks followed by betamethasone ointment d. ) Zinc powder/paste

Answer 27

A

Question 28

18 year old Jonas went swimming and got sunburned skin especially on his upper back and shoulder areas. There were associated pruritus and erythema on the sun-exposed areas. To relieve the symptoms, you would suggest to do/apply for 3-5 days. a. ) saline compresses b. ) desonide ointment c. ) desonide lotion d. ) not to touch

Answer 28

C

Question 29

Mr. Santos was confined in PGH ward because of uncontrolled diabetes. On physical exam, you noted an oozing infected ulcer on his left lower leg. Besides controlling his diabetes systemically, giving systemic antibiotics, and elevating affected leg, you would suggest to do: a. ) Sandwich wet saline compresses on the ulcer b. ) Supportive stockings c. ) Zinc oxide paste d. ) Warm, dry compress

Answer 29

A

Question 30

You were given by the medical representative of an ethical pharmaceutical company their samples of mild, least potent anti-inflammatory creams and ointments to try on your patients at the PGH OPD. You will reserve this drug for an indication in the following area: a. ) Upper back b. ) Arms c. ) Legs d. ) Scrotum

Answer 30

D

Question 31

Mrs. Cruz developed xerotic lower legs after visiting her daughter in the US. Before applying moisturizers or topical preparations, you would suggest to her to do the following on her shins: a. ) cold compress for 5 mins b. ) warm dry compress for 5 mins c. ) clean with betadine (povedone) cleanser d. ) hydrate/soak in tepid water for 5 mins

Answer 31

D

Question 32

Jeff has psoriasis. He had been religiously applying his topical antipsoriatic ointment on his lesions after bathing as advised. One of the psoriatic plaques especially noted on his left knee seemed to be slow in improving. You would suggest to avoid trauma on the area when kneeling and to do the following: a. ) Apply warm compress to the affected area before applying the ointment b. ) Clean the affected area with alcohol/betadine cleanser before applying the ointment c. ) Occlude the affected area with plastic dressings after applying the ointment d. ) Remove the psoriatic scales before applying the ointment

Answer 32

C

Question 33

Anna had stopped using her medications for her scalp folliculitis after only 2 days of use. The antibiotic ointment had kept on sticking to her hair strands instead of her scalp and made her look messy. You would suggest to change the preparation into which of the following preparations: a. ) Gel b. ) Cream c. ) Lotion d. ) Shampoo

Answer 33

A

Question 34

The rate limiting barrier to percutaneous drug delivery is in which of the following skin component/characteristic? a. ) thickness of the adipose tissue b. ) presence of the dermal appendages c. ) condition of the stratum corneum d. ) sufficiency of the vascular supply

Answer 34

C

Question 35

One of these should be a concern of all dermatologists especially when treating PGH patients or any patient coming for consult: a. ) Is the lesion contagious? b. ) Is the lesion congenital? c. ) Is the lesion cancerous? d. ) Is the treatment cost-effective? e. ) Will it leave an irreversible cosmetic outcome?

Answer 35

D

Question 36

Characteristic of impetigo contagiosa a. ) honeycomb crusting b. ) formation of pustules c. ) painful blisters d. ) vesicles in a dermatomal distribution

Answer 36

A

Question 37

The most common cause of napkin dermatitis in infants - a. ) bullous impetigo b. ) allergic contact dermatitis c. ) irritant contact dermatitis d. ) seborrheic dermatitis

Answer 37

C

Question 38

An infant presented with an erythematous patch on the right half of the body. What do you think the infant has? a. ) Harlequin color change b. ) Lymphatic malformation c. ) Miliaria rubra d. ) All of the above

Answer 38

A

Question 39

Well looking baby boy developed firm, reddish violet subcutaneous nodule on the buttocks. What should you check for? a. ) hypernatremia b. ) hypercalcemia c. ) hypocalcemia d. ) hypernatremia

Answer 39

B

Question 40

A 3-month old baby girl presented with a diaper rash. In your examination, you noted the presence of blisters and yellow crusting. What would you advise the mother? a. ) Rash due to diaper allergy b. ) Rash has no consequence to the child’s health c. ) Prompt antibiotic therapy is necessary d. ) Change diaper more frequently

Answer 40

C

Question 41

A week old female infant presented with multiple erythematous papules with a “flea bite” appearance over her trunk. What do you expect to see on biopsy? a. ) Neutrophils b. ) Eosinophils c. ) M acrophages d. ) Mixed infiltrate

Answer 41

B

Question 42

From the above case, what is the most likely diagnosis? a. ) transient neonatal pustular necrosis b. ) miliaris c. ) erythema toxicum neonatum d. ) eosinophilic pustular folliculitis

Answer 42

C

Question 43

In acute atopic dermatitis, what kind of T cells proliferate? a. ) TH2 b. ) TH1 c. ) TH3 d. ) A & B only

Answer 43

A

Question 44

The following are included in the simplest criteria for diagnosing atopic dermatitis except: a. ) Dryness of the skin b. ) Pruritus c. ) Eczematous rashes d. ) Co-existing bronchial asthma

Answer 44

D

Question 45

An infant presented with a papulosquamous rash with desquamation over palms and soles. Which one is the most likely cause of his condition? a. ) Streptococcus pyogenes b. ) Mycobacterium tuberculosis c. ) Neisseria gonorrhea d. ) Treponema pallidum

Answer 45

NA

Question 46

2-year-old Anna consulted with her mom to the OPD because of honey colored crusted plaques noted on her scalp beneath nasal areas and right lower eyelid. Mom claimed that Anna had been scratching the lesions thus the lesions spread to the face, became wet and infected. Your initial expression is: a. ) Contact dermatitis b. ) atopic eczema c. ) multiple folliculitis d. ) impetigo contagiosa

Answer 46

D

Question 47

Jess was diagnosed to have seborrheic dermatitis by his doctor. He had been applying moisturizers and oil on the areas hoping to remove the scaling. You will inspect the following areas for seborrheic plaques: a. ) Nuchal, antecubital, popliteal areas b. ) scalp, nasolabial folds, back of ears c. ) armpit, inguinal and flexural areas d. ) upper and lower back, buttocks areas

Answer 47

B

Question 48

A pruritic, erythematous, ring-shaped itchy plaque with distinct border developed on the mid-shin area of Pia’s left leg. She was diagnosed with ring worm disease. She was prescribed with antifungal for 2x a day for 2 weeks. What do you think will happen to the lesion after she completed the two weeks? a. ) Healed b. ) Worsened c. ) improved dryness d. ) same

Answer 48

A

Question 49

Mang Pete, 70 year old male, consulted in the clinic because of a bluish black mole, changing in hue, increasing in size, noted on his right leg. He was nicking the surface of the lesion with his fingernails, hoping to get rid of it because it was slightly pruritic. However, lesion would bleed at some portion and would start to ulcerate. What would be your initial impression? a. ) Melanoma b. ) Squamous cell carcinoma c. ) Seborrheic keratosis d. ) dermatofibroma

Answer 49

A

Question 50

Marc slept at his friend’s house near the location of his conference the next day. On the afternoon of the next day, he developed multiple erythematous, slightly itchy urticarial papules spread out linearly on the flexural area of his arm. Some lesions have the “breakfast, lunch, dinner” distribution. Some papules were trying to coalesce when scratched. What is the possible culprit agent? a. ) Mosquitoes b. ) Arthropod mites c. ) Flea bites d. ) Bed Bugs

Answer 50

D

Question 51

A woman was exposed to noon time sun while taking a long walk. After 3 days, she developed warm erythematous itchy elevated plaques on her extensor surfaces of both arms, V of her chest and nuchal areas. She had been applying nivea lotion regularly, at present, she applied again hoping to alleviate the lesion, but to no avail. What would be your initial impression? a. ) Sunburn b. ) Contact dermatitis c. ) Photocontact dermatitis d. ) Phototoxic dermatitis

Answer 51

A

Question 52

14-year-old female had painful grouped vesicles on her left forehead, extending to the left side of her scalp and a few more vesicles on the top of her left eyelid. Her left eye was painful and erythematous. What us your initial impression? a. ) Contact dermatitis b. ) Herpes simplex c. ) Herpes zoster d. ) Multiple folliculitis

Answer 52

C

Question 53

Miloy was diagnosed to have Hansen’s disease, indeterminate type. The doctor said he would just observe the lesion and the patient do not have to take any anti-Hansen’s medication. If his immunity is good, the lesion would disappear without medication. What would you see on physical exam? a. ) Hypoesthetic erythematous dry plaque with distinct borders b. ) Erythematous hyperesthetic irritated nodules c. ) Hypopigmented hypoesthetic (+/-) patch d. ) Normal looking skin

Answer 53

C

Question 54

Aling Carmen was diagnosed to have discoid lupus erythematosus. She has scaly lesions on the scalp, upper back and upper arms. Some of her plaques manifested with central atrophy. On PE you would find: a. ) Erythematous malar rash diffusely distributed over the bridge of the nose b. ) Adherent scaly plaques with carpet appearance on the underside c. ) Scaly plaques which when scratched, produced an Auspitz’ sign d. ) Vascular reticulated lesions on the legs

Answer 54

B

Question 55

One of the following signs and symptoms is not a manifestation of a patient complaining of itchiness: a. ) Prurigo nodularis b. ) Hyperpigmentation c. ) Excoriations d. ) Lichenification

Answer 55

B

Question 56

35-year-old Menchie got separated from her boyfriend who she thought was going to marry her. Two weeks later, she developed pruritus over her vaginal and perianal areas, feeling like “worm crawling under her skin.” All labs are negative. My impression of the case is: a. ) STD b. ) Contact dermatitis c. ) Depression d. ) Parasite infection

Answer 56

C

Question 57

One of the following chemicals does not contribute to the itchiness of the skin: a. ) Prostaglandin b. ) Serotonin c. ) Endopeptidases d. ) Neuropeptidases e. ) Eicosanoids

Answer 57

A

Question 58

One of the inflammatory dermatoses is not pruritic: a. ) Contact dermatitis b. ) Dermatitis herpetiformis c. ) Pityriasis versicolor d. ) Xerosis

Answer 58

C

Question 59

One of the following statements about sweating may not be true: a. ) Emotional sweating on palms and soles can occur during sleep b. ) Failure to sweat can lead to heat stroke and death c. ) Two to four million sweat glands are distributed all over the body d. ) Sweating can be inhibited by atropine

Answer 59

A

Question 60

The following causative agent of urticaria involves a direct histamine release from mast cells which are non-immunologic. a. ) Infestations b. ) Radiographic dyes c. ) Physical stimuli d. ) Infections

Answer 60

B

Question 61

Which of the following characterizes Hansens TT? a. ) Diffuse infiltration of the face and leonine facies b. ) Several erythematous plaques with central clearing c. ) Solitary hypopigmented hyposthetic patch with indistinct borders d. ) Nodules on earlobes

Answer 61

NA

Question 62

A patient with Hansens LL is being treated with multi-drug therapy for 6 months, when suddenly he had fever, red eyes and appearance of erythematous nodular lesions. The patient has: a. ) Down grading reaction b. ) Reversal reaction c. ) Erythema nodosum leprosum d. ) Serum sickness

Answer 62

C

Question 63

Leprosy patient with solitary lesions and intact CMI may take Rifampicin and Dapsone for: a. 6 months b. 12 months c. 18 months d. 24 months

Answer 63

A

Question 64

Mycobacterium leprae transmission is through a. ) Skin to skin contact b. ) Nasal secretions c. ) Saliva d. ) Wound contact

Answer 64

B

Question 65

Mycobacterium leprae will grow best in the following except: a. ) Scalp b. ) Peripheral nerves c. ) Upper respiratory tract d. ) Testes

Answer 65

A

Question 66

Mitsuda reaction is used to a. ) Monitor progress of the disease b. ) Determine bacillary load c. ) Diagnose Hansen’s disease d. ) Determine intact CMI to Mycobacterium leprae

Answer 66

D

Question 67

A patient with solitary hyposthetic hypopigmented patch on the face was diagnosed with Hansen’s disease. The lepromin test and acid fast bacilli is expected to be: a. ) Lepromin (-), AFB (-) b. ) Lepromin (+), AFB (-) c. ) Lepromin (-), AFB (+) d. ) Lepromin (+), AFB (+)

Answer 67

B

Question 68

Foamy histiocytes are found in a. ) Hansens I b. ) Hansens TT c. ) Hansens LL d. ) All of the above

Answer 68

C

Question 69

Other members of the family of patient with leprosy are advised a. ) prophylaxis with dapsone b. ) BCG vaccination c. ) Observation for cutaneous lesions d. ) Treatment with multidrug therapy regimen

Answer 69

C

Question 70

Which drug used in multi-drug therapy for leprosy is bactericidal? a. ) Clarithromycin b. ) Dapsone c. ) Minocyclin d. ) Rifampicin

Answer 70

D

Question 71

AJ, 22 year old medical student developed pruritic, erythematous vesicles and papules on his face progressing downwards to his trunk after 2 days of fever and cough. He took paracetamol for fever and applied Calamine lotion. The most likely diagnosis is: a. ) Drug-induced eruption b. ) Stress dermatitis c. ) Allergic Contact dermatitis d. ) Varicella

Answer 71

D

Question 72

His sister, BC, 10 years old, asked you some questions. Your answer is: a. ) “You will not get infected because it is not infectious.” b. ) “You already had it so you are already immune to it.” c. ) “You have to kiss him to get the infection.” d. ) “You are young, hence, have a high resistance to it.”

Answer 72

B

Question 73

A 50-year old farmer developed multiple, non-painful ulcerated papules and nodules draining yellowish discharges on his left foot for about 3 months. The most likely diagnosis is: a. ) Sporotricosis b. ) Maduromycetoma c. ) Chromoblastomycosis d. ) Mycosis fungoides

Answer 73

B

Question 74

On smear of the granules, I would expect to see: a. ) Spores and hyphae b. ) Multinucleated giant cell c. ) Medlar bodies d. ) Gram positive cocci

Answer 74

C

Question 75

CG owns a big rose farm in Tagaytay. While tending her garden, she was torn pricked. A month later, she developed multiple strings of nodules, pustules and papules on her R upper extremity. The most likely diagnosis is: a. ) Sporotricosis b. ) Maduromycetoma c. ) Chromoblastomycosis d. ) Mycosis fungoides

Answer 75

A

Question 76

LU4 group of UPCM went on an ecotour at an underground river in Palawan. It was a beautiful sight to see those bats hanging on the ceiling. A disease characterized by coughing that can develop from inhalation of bat droppings is: a. ) Chromoblastomycosis b. ) Histoplasmosis c. ) Tuberculosis d. ) Mycosis fungoides

Answer 76

B

Question 77

A 40 year old diabetic developed multiple erythematous papules and vesicles on his left trunk circling aroung his nipple that were painful. He also noticed some vesicles on his left thigh. He took NSAID for the pain. The most likely diagnosis is: a. ) Herpes zoster b. ) Allergic contact dermatitis c. ) Bullous drug eruptions d. ) Dermatitis herpetiformes

Answer 77

A

Question 78

How many vesicles on his thigh should be present before a disseminated form is entertained? a. ) 20 or more b. ) 30 or more c. ) 10 or more d. ) 40 or more

Answer 78

A

Question 79

A pregnant woman on her 25th week AOG developed vesicular lesions on her vulva. You diagnosed her as Herpes simplex. You will advise: a. ) Vaginal delivery b. ) Forceps delivery c. ) Therapeutic abortion d. ) Caesarian section

Answer 79

A

Question 80

A pregnant woman in labor developed vesicular lesions on her vulva 5 days before delivery. You will advise: a. ) Vaginal delivery b. ) Forceps delivery c. ) Therapeutic abortion d. ) Caesarian section

Answer 80

D

Question 81

During the late phase of wound healing, the following processes take place except: a. ) Collagen synthesis b. ) Wound contraction c. ) Wound remodeling d. ) Synthesis of matrix proteins

Answer 81

C

Question 82

Which of the following statements is true of neutrophils a. ) It does not appear to have a role in the subsequent events of healing in an uncomplicated wound b. ) Its major function is as an immunoreactant c. ) It releases the neutrophil activation protein d. ) It secretes collagenases and elastases

Answer 82

A

Question 83

The most important inflammatory cell in wound healing is: a. ) Eosinophil b. ) Monocyte c. ) Lymphocyte d. ) Neutrophil

Answer 83

B

Question 84

Angiogenesis is stimulated by the following, except: a. ) High lactate levels b. ) High pH c. ) Low pH d. ) Low oxygen tension

Answer 84

C

Question 85

The following statements are true of epithelialization EXCEPT a. ) The process proceeds sequentially as follows: cellular detachment, migration, proliferation and differentiation b. ) Regenerated epithelium DOES NOT retain all the functional advantages of normal epithelium c. ) Epithelium becomes thicker at the wound edge compared to the midportion of the re-epithelialized area d. ) The most important processes of epithelialization are proliferation, endothelial cell migration and tube formation

Answer 85

D

Question 86

The following statement is true for collagen synthesis : a. ) After 4 weeks, collagen homeostasis occurs b. ) Occurs 2-4 days after wounding c. ) Begins 7 days after injury d. ) Continues at an accelerated rate for 6 weeks

Answer 86

A

Question 87

The following statement is true of wound contraction a. ) Begins approximately 4-5 days after wounding b. ) There is centrifugal movement of the wound edge towards the center of the wound c. ) This process lasts 15-18 days d. ) Contraction occurs at a rate of 0.75-0.80 mm/day

Answer 87

A

Question 88

The following processes occur during the maturation phase a. ) Increase of type III collagen b. ) Increase of water and glycosaminoglycans in the matrix c. ) Increase in cellularity of the wound d. ) Increase in crosslinks between collagen fibers

Answer 88

D

Question 89

Which of the following has a negative effect on wound healing? a. ) Vitamin A b. ) Vitamin D c. ) Vitamin E d. ) Vitamin K

Answer 89

C

Question 90

Which of the following chemotherapeutics do not negatively affect wound healing? a. ) Thio-TEPA and chloroquine mustard b. ) Etoposide and Vinblastine c. ) Nitrogen mustard and Thio-TEPA d. ) Etoposide and chloroquine phosphate

Answer 90

A

Question 91

[T/F] The most common causative agent for psoriasis vulgaris is S. aureus.

Answer 91

F

Question 92

[T/F] Approximately 10% of patients present with arthritis without psoriatic skin lesions.

Answer 92

T

Question 93

[T/F] The most cost-effective diagnostic tool for differentiating psoriasis vulgaris from a dermatophyte infection is the potassium hydroxide test.

Answer 93

T

Question 94

[T/F] Koebner’s phenomenon refers to the appearance of small beeding points seen on a psoriatic lesion when the scales are removed.

Answer 94

F

Question 95

[T/F] Cultures from pustular lesions in patients with generalized psoriasis of von Zumbusch yield staphylococcus.

Answer 95

F

Question 96

[T/F] One type of psoriatic arthritis is arthritis of the sacroiliac, hip and cervical areas.

Answer 96

T

Question 97

[T/F] Munro’s microabscesses are collection of neutrophils in the dermis.

Answer 97

F

Question 98

[T/F] Oil spots and nail pitting are pathognomonic of psoriasis vulgaris.

Answer 98

F

Question 99

[T/F] One of the treatment options for psoriatic vulgaris is oral steroids.

Answer 99

F

Question 100

[T/F] Obesity and smoking are associated with more severe psoriasis.

Answer 100

T