Dermatology Ultimate Exam Quiz: Trivia!

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Looking for an interesting way to test your knowlede about dermatology? Think you know enough to pass this quiz? For this quiz, you will have to comprehend how to handle certain situations as a dermatologist, whether nonprescription topical antibiotics can be used to treat infections, what terbinafine is, and the appropriate term for athlete’s foot. This quiz is just a face wash away from you receiving a passing score. Good luck.

Questions and Answers

1.

Nonprescription topical antibiotics can be used to prevent bacterial infections, but not to treat them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Which of the following would be the most reasonable situation in which to recommend counterirritants?
- A.
  
  Muscle stiffness
- B.
  
  Dry skin
- C.
  
  Contact dermatitis
- D.
  
  Eczema
- E.
  
  Atopy
3.

Urea is a(n)...
- A.
  
  Astringent
- B.
  
  Counterirritant
- C.
  
  Skin protectant
- D.
  
  Keratolytic
- E.
  
  Corticosteroid
4.

Terbinafine is a(n)...
- A.
  
  Corticosteroid
- B.
  
  Antiseptic
- C.
  
  Antifungal
- D.
  
  Anesthetic
- E.
  
  Keratolytic
5.

A week ago a patient came into your pharmacy with an acute allergic contact dermatitis on her finger where she was wearing a ring containing nickel. You recommended hydrocortisone cream and gave her suggestions for non-drug therapy. Today the rash is crusty, itchy, and hyperpigmented because...
- A.
  
  The patient did not clean the rash properly
- B.
  
  Hydrocortisone is too occlusive
- C.
  
  The patient did not use wet compresses
- D.
  
  It will take weeks to heal completely
- E.
  
  Ointment should have been used initially instead of cream
6.

The medical term for athlete's foot is...
- A.
  
  Tinea pedis
- B.
  
  Tinea cruris
- C.
  
  Tinea corporis
- D.
  
  Tinea capitis
- E.
  
  Tinea unguium
7.

Which layer of the epidermis contains actively dividing skin cells?
- A.
  
  Stratum lucidum
- B.
  
  Stratum germinativum
- C.
  
  Stratum spinosum
- D.
  
  Stratum corneum
- E.
  
  Stratum granulosum
8.

Children's skin absorbs drug more easily than adults' skin.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Atopy is a hypersensitivity syndrome. Atopic individuals are likely to have atopic dermatitis and...
- A.
  
  Asthma, tinea
- B.
  
  Allergic rhinitis, tinea
- C.
  
  Dry skin, allergic rhinitis
- D.
  
  Dry skin, tinea
- E.
  
  Asthma, allergic rhinitis
10.

Chris has dermatitis where his bike helmet chin strap has been rubbing his skin. His mother has been treating the rash. It seemed to be getting better, but over the last two days, it has become redder and slightly swollen, and Chris says it hurts. What condition has probably just developed?
- A.
  
  Bacterial infection
- B.
  
  Chronic dermatitis
- C.
  
  Xerosis
- D.
  
  Tinea corporis
- E.
  
  Fungal infection
11.

Which answer describes the mechanism of action of counterirritant ingredients?
- A.
  
  They reduce the inflammatory response
- B.
  
  They create mild irritation that makes stronger pain or irritation less noticeable
- C.
  
  They reduce the mast cell release of histamine
- D.
  
  They protect the skin from irritants
- E.
  
  They bind irritants to prevent them from being absorbed
12.

What is the etiology of atopic dermatitis?
- A.
  
  Contact with an allergen in the environment causes T-cells in the skin to stimulate an immune response.
- B.
  
  The skin develops cracks from excessive dryness, allowing bacteria to enter.
- C.
  
  Contact with a chemical in the environment stimulates the immune system via direct damage to leukocytes.
- D.
  
  Damage to the stratum corneum from a chemical in the environment allows bacteria to enter.
- E.
  
  Mast cells in the skin have a hypersensitivity response and release histamine.
13.

Of the following antiseptics, which is most preferred for home use?
- A.
  
  Hydrogen peroxide
- B.
  
  Rubbing alcohol
- C.
  
  Iodine
- D.
  
  Povidone-iodine
- E.
  
  Gentian violet
14.

Micatin is used to treat...
- A.
  
  Fungal infections
- B.
  
  Muscle stiffness
- C.
  
  Eczema
- D.
  
  Contact dermatitis
- E.
  
  Bacterial infections
15.

Benzyl alcohol is used as a(n)...
- A.
  
  Astringent
- B.
  
  Anesthetic
- C.
  
  Antiseptic
- D.
  
  Counterirritant
- E.
  
  Keratolytic
16.

Which of the following is BEST to apply on acute dermatitis?
- A.
  
  White petrolatum
- B.
  
  Diphenhydramine
- C.
  
  Salicylic acid
- D.
  
  Double antibiotic ointment
- E.
  
  Calamine lotion
17.

Which of the following often appears as a red circle, sometimes containing scale or small blisters, that has clear skin in the middle?
- A.
  
  Tinea unguium
- B.
  
  Tinea capitis
- C.
  
  Tinea corporis
- D.
  
  Tinea cruris
- E.
  
  Tinea pedis
18.

Which antifungal can be effectively used daily instead of BID?
- A.
  
  Undecylenic acid
- B.
  
  Clotrimazole
- C.
  
  Miconazole
- D.
  
  Tolnaftate
- E.
  
  Terbinafine
19.

How often should wet compresses be used?
- A.
  
  Several times a week
- B.
  
  Daily
- C.
  
  Twice a day
- D.
  
  Five times a day
- E.
  
  Continuously
20.

Patients should not self-treat with topical anesthetics for longer than...
- A.
  
  48 hours
- B.
  
  3 days
- C.
  
  5 days
- D.
  
  7 days
- E.
  
  14 days
21.

A patient complains of a stinging itch between her toes. Upon inspection, you see white, spiderweb-like material between the toes. The skin in the area is moist and rubs off easily. This sounds like...
- A.
  
  Chronic papulosquamous tinea pedis
- B.
  
  Chronic intertriginous tinea pedis
- C.
  
  Chronic contact dermatitis
- D.
  
  Acute contact dermatitis
- E.
  
  Acute papulosquamous tinea pedis
22.

Reduce skin sensation.
- A.
  
  Counterirritants
- B.
  
  Anesthetics
- C.
  
  Emollients
- D.
  
  Keratolytics
- E.
  
  Astringents
23.

All of the following are risk factors for atopic dermatitis EXCEPT...
- A.
  
  Female
- B.
  
  Urban residence
- C.
  
  Family history
- D.
  
  Caucasian
- E.
  
  Child
24.

About how long does it take to turn over an entire skin layer?
- A.
  
  One day
- B.
  
  One week
- C.
  
  Two weeks
- D.
  
  Three weeks
- E.
  
  Four weeks
25.

Methyl salicylate is a(n)...
- A.
  
  Corticosteroid
- B.
  
  Counterirritant
- C.
  
  Keratolytic
- D.
  
  Anesthetic
- E.
  
  Astringent