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Basic Science for Core Medical Training and the MRCP

Neil Herring, Robert Wilkins

Chapter 17

Dermatology - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

02:24

Problem 1

The layer of the epidermis responsible for keratinocyte production is the:
A. Stratum corneum.
B. Stratum lucidum.
C. Stratum granulosum.
D. Stratum spinosum.
E. Stratum germinativum

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02:24

Problem 2

The layer of the epidermis that provides waterproofing is the:
A. Stratum corneum.
B. Stratum lucidum.
C. Stratum granulosum.
D. Stratum spinosum.
E. Stratum germinativum

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02:24

Problem 3

The layer of the skin that contains vascular plexi with arteriovenous anastomoses to control thermoregulation is:
A. Superficial papillary dermis.
B. Reticular dermis.
C. Lamina densa.
D. Stratum germinativum.
E. Hypodermis.

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Problem 4

A broad plateau-like lesion greater in width than depth due to localized epidermal proliferation or oedematous inflammation is known as a:
A. Bullae.
B. Nodule.
C. Plaque.
D. Pupuric lesion.
E. Vesicle

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Problem 5

Which of the following is an example of a scarring alopecia?
A. Androgenic alopecia.
B. Alopecia areata.
C. Telogen effluvium.
D. Lichen planus.
E. Anagen effluvium.

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03:22

Problem 6

Which of the following is not associated with hirsuitism?
A. Minoxidil.
B. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
C. Systemic lupus erythematosis.
D. Cushing's disease.
E. Polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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02:33

Problem 7

Which of the following is most likely to cause a bullous eruption?
A. Tinea corpis.
B. Pityriasis versicolor.
C. Neisseria meningitidis.
D. Staphylococcus aureus.
E. Borrelia burgdorferi.

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03:08

Problem 8

Which of the following is correct regarding urticarial rashes?
A. The precipitant is identified in the majority of cases.
B. Most are induced by type 3 hypersensitivity reactions.
C. Most are non-pruritic.
D. They are not induced by drugs.
E. They are characterized by wheals and hives.

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Problem 9

A 55-year-old man with a history of epilepsy presents with a fever, and widespread blistering rash over his body and in the oral cavity having changed his anticonvulsant medication. Slight rubbing of the skin results in exfoliation of the outermost layer (Nikolsky's sign). The most likely diagnosis is:
A. Bullous pemphigoid.
B. Stevens-johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis.
C. Dermatitis herpetiformis.
D. Drug-induced lupus.
E. Porphyria cutanea tada.

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02:56

Problem 10

Excessive desquamation due to autosomal recessive mutations in the SPINK5 gene and disruption of the serine protease inhibitor lympho-epithelial Kazal-type-related inhibitor (LEKTI) is known as:
A. Netherton syndrome.
B. Nelson's syndrome.
C. Peutz-leghers syndrome.
D. Albright's syndrome.
E. von Recklinghausen disease.

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