MCQ Dermatology(1)

MCQs Dermatology

1

Which statement is FALSE about SJS and TEN ?

 A

SJS involves < 30% epidermal detachment

B

Ocular involvement can occur

C

TEN tends to occur in those > 40 y.o

D

Nikolsky sign only positive in TEN

 Answer

2

With regard to skin conditions

 A

Pemphigus is more common than pemphigoid

B

Pemphigoid occurs in older patients ~( 65 years)

C

Pemphigus most commonly is thick-skinned bullae on erythematous skin

D

Pemphigoid usually affects mucus membranes as well as skin

 Answer

3

Which of the following is true regarding toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

 A

There is a high mortality in children with infectious TEN

B

Staphylococcal infection is most common between ages 5–15 years

C

Drug-related TEN has a mortality of < 5%

D

Staphylococcal TEN in children does not involve the mucous membranes

 Answer

4

Which of the following is characteristic of the rash of measles?

 A

Begins as a maculopapular rash, then becomes vesicular

B

“Slapped cheek” appearance and lacy reticular pattern

C

Pustules on an erythematous base

D

Maculopapular eruption starting on upper trunk and spreading downward

 Answer

5

Erythema nodosum is an example of

 A

Serum sickness

B

Panniculitis

C

Vasculitis

D

Erythroderma

 Answer

 Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

D B C D B