Amaka's Questions
By Amaka
Which of the following methods is NOT useful to investigate visual acuity:
- slit lamp 85%
- Couting fingers at 2 meters 3%
- Detecting hand motion 1%
- Snellen Eye chart 1%
- Tumbling E chart 7%
Topics:
ophthalmology
By Amaka
What is the major difference between hirsutism and hypertrichosis?
- Hirsutism involves diminished hair growth in areas that are normally hairy, while hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth in any part of the body 2%
- Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in androgen dependant areas, while hypertrichosis is growth of terminal hair in areas that are not hairy normally (eg. forehead) 85%
- There are no major differences. They are synonyms of each other. 0%
- Hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth in androgen dependant areas, while hirsutism is growth of terminal hair in areas that are not hairy normally (eg. forehead) 11%
Topics:
dermatology
By Amaka
Which of the following statements is UNTRUE about eczema?
- It is often associated with erythematous skin eruptions 10%
- It is always associated with infection. 77%
- The word "eczema" is greek for "boiling out" 2%
- It is synonymous with dermatitis 10%
Topics:
dermatology
By Amaka
Which of the following statements is NOT true about acne rosacea?
- Affects the facial convexities 13%
- Associated with telangiectasia 16%
- Associated with rhinophyma 15%
- Rarely seen among people of celtic ancestry 54%
Topics:
dermatology
By Amaka
An important step in acne vulgaris pathogenesis involves the overgrowth of this species of bacteria:
- Propionibacterium acnes 76%
- Staphylococcus aureus 15%
- Streptococcus pneumoniae 3%
- Corynebacterium 4%
By Amaka
Which dermatological term is CORRECTLY matched with a definition?
- Wheal = small, fluid filled lesion 15%
- Plaque = flush flat lesion 10%
- Macule = raised flat lesion 14%
- Keratosis = horn-like thickening of skin 59%
Topics:
dermatology
By Amaka
Which of the following dermatological changes is NOT a normal consequence of aging?
- Increased ability to produce vitamin D3 84%
- Decreased vascular network 5%
- Loss/change of elastin and collagen 5%
- Diminished epidermal turnover and hair 5%
Topics:
dermatology
By Amaka
The dermatological manifestations of this multi-system genetic disease include shagreen patches, ungual fibromas, and adenoma sebaceum . Patients may also be intellectually disabled and prone to seizures. What is this disease?
- Tourette's Syndrome 10%
- Down Syndrome 12%
- Smith-Magenis syndrome 14%
- Tuberous Sclerosis 62%
Topics:
dermatology,
neurology,
developmental
By Amaka
This type of alopecia predominantly affects women of African ancestry. In the past, it was called hot-comb alopecia and later follicular degeneration syndrome. What is it's preferred name?
- central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) 19%
- pseudofolliculitis barbae 42%
- acne keloidalis nuchae 10%
- traction alopecia 27%
Topics:
dermatology
By Amaka
What is the most common anatomical location of the Thinker's Sign?
- bilaterally above both knees 34%
- on the palm of the dominant hand 27%
- wrinkles between eyebrows 23%
- on the temples 14%
Topics:
dermatology
By Amaka
Which of the following is NOT a cause of localized, scaring alopecia?
- Iron deficiency 56%
- Radiation therapy 11%
- Burns/trauma 7%
- Tumours (BCC) 3%
- Lichen planus 21%
Topics:
dermatology
By Amaka
Which of the following features are common to both bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris?
- Both display a positive Nicholsky's sign 14%
- Both are examples of vesicobullous diseases 57%
- both present with large, tense blisters 20%
- both display mucous membrane involvement 7%
Topics:
dermatology