Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Derm & Med MCQs

 Q1. A teenager presents with a 2 week history of red scaly lesions on his back. Except for some mild fatigue and a recent URTI he has otherwise been well. On exam he has a T 100.2  and the lesions on his back are shown. The dermatologist describes these lesions as ‘small pinkish red scaly raindrops.’ If the appearance of these lesions was sudden, what is the next step in his management? (hint-look at surface of the lesions)


a. Aspirate the lesion
b. Biopsy the lesion
c. Throat culture
d. Blood culture
e. Urine culture


Derm & Med MCQs

 Q1. A teenager presents with a 2 week history of red scaly lesions on his back. Except for some mild fatigue and a recent URTI he has otherwise been well. On exam he has a T 100.2  and the lesions on his back are shown. The dermatologist describes these lesions as ‘small pinkish red scaly raindrops.’ If the appearance of these lesions was sudden, what would you think of? (hint-look at surface of the lesions)

a. Syphilis
b. Pityriasis rosea
c. Tinea versicolor
d. Lymphoma
e. Tinea corporis
f. Guttate psoriasis


Med & Derm MCQs

 Q3. What is the current treatment of atopic dermatitis?

a. Oral corticosteroids
b. Intradermal injections
c. Topical corticosteroids
d. Cyclosporine



Derm & Med MCQs

 Q2. In patients with atopic dermatitis, which region of the body is usually spared from the rash?


a. Face
b. Neck
c. Extremities
d. Groin
e. Scalp

Derm & Med MCQs

 Q1. A teen is seen with complaints of long standing itchy rash that has worsened over the past 2 days. The mother claims the teen has had itching for years and often the patient is scratching leading to open sores and bleeding. The rash appears to be worse in dry weather and makes it impossible to sleep. His brother had similar symptoms  Exam reveals a widespread body rash -see sample of rash on the forearm. if you suspect atopic dermatitis, what would you try to determine in the history?

a. Is there a history of alcohol abuse?
b. Is the child immunosuppressed?
c. Are there any pets at home?
d. Does the child use a bronchodilator?
e. Is there a history of diarrhea?


Monday, July 18, 2022

Med & Surg MCQs

 Q11. The ECG strip of the patient with rheumatic fever is shown below. What is the next step in his management?


a. Consult with cardiology
b. Observe
c. Administer atropine 0.5 mg IV
d. Use a temporary pacemaker
e. Order troponin levels

Med & Surg MCQs

 Q10. The patient with rheumatic fever has an ECG strip see below. Together with the below ECG, what is not part of the minor Jones criteria?


a. Carditis
b. Fever
c. Elevated ESR
d. Prolonged PR interval