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The document presents a medical case study with multiple choice and short answer questions. For the multiple choice section, the correct answers are provided. For the short answer section, two case studies are described and the examinee is asked to provide diagnoses and recommended treatments. The first case involves a man presenting with hives and difficulty breathing, who needs adrenaline to save his life. The second case involves a baby with skin lesions and his mother with scratches, who both have scabies and require scabicides or sulphur ointment.

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The document presents a medical case study with multiple choice and short answer questions. For the multiple choice section, the correct answers are provided. For the short answer section, two case studies are described and the examinee is asked to provide diagnoses and recommended treatments. The first case involves a man presenting with hives and difficulty breathing, who needs adrenaline to save his life. The second case involves a baby with skin lesions and his mother with scratches, who both have scabies and require scabicides or sulphur ointment.

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Answer all the following questions: (total mark=18) A- Choose the right answer: one answer only is correct:

(1mark each) (Total =10 marks) 1- Interdigital moniliasis of the hand is common between the following fingers: a) the fourth & the fifth b) the second & the third c) the first & the second d) the third & the fourth e) none of the above 2- An oval skin lesion showing outer erythema, intermediate scaling and inner healing centre is called: a) tinea circinata b) Erysipelas c) herald patch of pityriasis rosea d) erythrasma e) scaly ringworm 3- Given that the dose of griseofulvin in adults is 12.5 mg/kg body weight/day, & that each tablet is 125 mg, an 80 kg man with extensive tinea cruris will take: a) 5 tablets/day b) 9 tablets/day c) 7 tablets/day d) 8 tablets/day e) 6 tablets/day 4- In actinic Lichen planus the lesions: a) respond to antimalarials b) may be precancerous c) respond to PUVA therapy d) are ulcerative e) are severely itchy 5- In erysipelas: a) lymphedema might be a predisposing factor b) lymphedema might be a complication c) marked edema with blistering may be observed d) All of the above e) None of the above 6- Collection of fluid in the skin with a defined histological wall is a: a) bulla b) cyst c) vesicle d) pustule e) blister 7- Bilateral erythema, vesiculation, and oozing of the cheeks of a 2 months old baby is: a) seborrheic dermatitis b) exogenous type of eczema c) atopic dermatitis

d) contact dermatitis e) impetigo contagiosum 8- The primary lesion of vitiligo is a milky white: a) plaque b) scaly patch c) wheal d) papule e) macule 9- Alopecia totalis is: a) localized loss of hair b) loss of scalp and body hair c) loss of frontal scalp hair d) loss of all scalp hair e) none of the above 10- Skin appendages include: a) b) c) d) e) Nails, Hair follicles, Sebaceous glands & blood vessels. Hair follicles, Nails, Sweat glands & lymphatics. Sebaceous glands, Sweat glands & nerve corpuscles. Sweat glands, Nails, nerve corpuscles & Hair follicles. Sweat glands, Nails, Hair follicles & Sebaceous glands.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B- Answer the followings: (Total=8marks) 1- A male patient, 25 years old, presented with itchy skin lesions. The lesions were erythematous, edematous, and scattered all over his trunk. Lip edema and tongue swelling were noted. He started to have difficulty in breathing. a- What is your diagnosis? (2 marks) b- How to save his life knowing that he has no history or signs suggestive of heart disease? Mention the drug of choice. (2 marks) 2- A baby came with his mother suffering from skin lesions which made him very irritable to the extent that he could not sleep. On examination the baby had vesicles on the palms and soles, few erythematous papules and pustules on the trunk and axillae. Examination of the mother revealed scratch marks especially on the arms, breasts and abdomen. a- What is the possible diagnosis? (2 marks) b- What is the drug of choice for? -the mother (1 mark) -the baby (1 mark) KEY Answers A) 123456d c e a d b

7- c 8- e 9- d 10- e B) 1- a) Angioedema (2 marks) If the student writes urticaria only he takes 1 mark only b) Adrenaline subcutaneous or intramuscular (2 marks) If the student writes adrenaline only he takes 1 mark only If he writes adrenaline intravenous or any other answer he takes zero mark 2- a) Scabies (2 marks) b) The drug of choice for the mother any scabicide The drug of choice for the baby: either ectomethrin or sulphur ppt oint 5%

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