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DM3 Practice Quiz - Dermatitis

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1. A dermatitis is inflammation involving:

! A. The dermis only.

! B. The epidermis only.

! C. The subcutaneous tissue.

! D. The epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

! E. The epidermis and superficial dermis.

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2. In atopic dermatitis, one of the main problems is:

! A. Thinning of the dermis.

! B. Detachment of the epidermis.

! C. Loss of the epidermis.

! D. Loss of the subcutaneous tissue.

! E. Decreased barrier function of the epidermis.

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3. One of the major diagnostic features of atopic dermatitis is:

! A. Pain.

! B. Vesicles.

! C. Involvement of the hands and feet.

! D. The development before the age of 2.

! E. A chronic or chronically relapsing dermatitis.

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4. One of the most important factors in managing atopic dermatitis is:

! A. Avoiding gluten.

! B. Avoiding pets in the household.

! C. Telling patients not to scratch.

! D. Non sedating antihistamines.

! E. Moisturizing regularly.

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5. Irritant contact dermatitis is due to:

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! A. Genetics.

! B. Non-specific inflammation.

! C. A Type IV immune reaction.

! D. An autoimmune reaction.

! E. Previous sensitization.

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6. Patch testing is useful if you suspect:

! A. An allergic contact dermatitis.

! B. Atopic dermatitis.

! C. An autoimmune blistering disorder.

! D. An irritant contact dermatitis.

! E. A fungal infection.

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7. A recurrently itchy condition with small vesicles on the sides of the fingers
is likely:

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! A. Scabies.

! B. Dyshidrotic eczema.

! C. Irritant contact dermatitis.

! D. Atopic eczema.

! E. Allergic contact dermatitis.

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8. A common form of eczema seen in the elderly with erythema and fissuring
on the legs is:

! A. Lichen simplex chronicus.

! B. Asteatotic eczema.

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! C. Dyshidrotic eczema.

! D. Nummular eczema.

! E. Allergic contact dermatitis.

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9. Lichen simplex chronicus is due to:

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! A. An irritant reaction.

! B. Repeated rubbing or scratching.

! C. An allergic reaction.

! D. Varicose veins.

! E. Scabies.

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10. Seborrheic dermatitis is due to:

! A. Inflammation secondary to dermatophytes such as Trichophyton.

! B. Excessive bathing with harsh soaps.

! C. Scabies.

! D. Inflammation secondary to a yeast called Malassezia furfur.

! E. Excessive dryness.

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