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Dermatology MCQs for SCFHS General Practitioners

Dermatology MCQs for General Practitioners covering common skin conditions, rashes, lesions, drug reactions and skin-cancer recognition.

267 published dermatology mcqs

What these dermatology mcqs cover for SCFHS

  • Eczema, psoriasis and acne
  • Drug reactions and urticaria
  • Skin infections and infestations
  • Skin cancer recognition
  • Dermatological emergencies

Sample Dermatology MCQs from the SCFHS bank

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Sample 1·Dermatology

A patient develops widespread targetoid lesions with mucosal involvement 2 weeks after starting lamotrigine. Diagnosis?

  • AErythema multiforme minor
  • ✓Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • CDRESS
  • DPemphigus vulgaris
Explanation

SJS: drug reaction with mucocutaneous involvement <10% BSA; anticonvulsants and sulfa drugs common triggers.

Sample 2·Dermatology

A 40-year-old presents with intensely itchy rash worse at night, involving finger webs and wrists. Household contacts affected. Treatment?

  • ATopical steroid
  • ✓Permethrin 5% cream
  • COral ivermectin only
  • DEmollient
Explanation

Scabies is first-line treated with permethrin 5% cream; treat all household contacts simultaneously.

Sample 3·Dermatology

A 50-year-old has flushing, telangiectasia and papulopustules on cheeks and nose without comedones. Diagnosis?

  • AAcne vulgaris
  • ✓Rosacea
  • CSLE
  • DSeborrhoeic dermatitis
Explanation

Rosacea: central facial erythema, telangiectasia, papulopustules and flushing without comedones.

Sample 4·Dermatology

A 25-year-old presents with well-demarcated erythematous plaques with silvery scale on extensor surfaces. Diagnosis?

  • AEczema
  • ✓Psoriasis
  • CLichen planus
  • DTinea corporis
Explanation

Chronic plaque psoriasis: well-defined salmon-pink plaques with silvery scale on extensors.

Sample 5·Dermatology

A 60-year-old has painful vesicular rash in a T5 dermatomal distribution. Best treatment within 72 hours?

  • ✓Oral aciclovir
  • BTopical steroid
  • COral prednisolone
  • DTopical mupirocin
Explanation

Herpes zoster: oral antivirals (aciclovir/valaciclovir/famciclovir) within 72 hours reduce postherpetic neuralgia.

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Dermatology MCQs — frequently asked questions

Are dermatology images included?+

Yes — many questions include clinical photographs to test lesion recognition.

Is dermatology important for GP exams?+

Skin complaints are common in primary care and are well represented in the GP blueprint.