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What is the characteristic presentation of urticaria?
What is the characteristic presentation of urticaria?
- Localised inflamed dark patches
- Annular or polycyclic erythematous patches with central dusky areas
- Mucous membrane erosions
- Red, raised, itchy bumps (correct)
What is the primary treatment for fixed drug eruption?
What is the primary treatment for fixed drug eruption?
- Antibiotics and proper wound care
- Stopping the offending drug (correct)
- Systemic corticosteroids
- Topical antihistamines
What is the main mechanism of drug-induced vasculitis?
What is the main mechanism of drug-induced vasculitis?
- Allergic reaction to antibiotics
- Immune complex mediated (correct)
- Direct toxicity to skin cells
- Hypersensitivity reaction
What is the characteristic lesion of erythema multiforme?
What is the characteristic lesion of erythema multiforme?
What is the primary goal of management in drug-induced vasculitis?
What is the primary goal of management in drug-induced vasculitis?
What is the primary treatment for photodermatitis?
What is the primary treatment for photodermatitis?
Which of the following medications is not likely to cause drug-induced photosensitive disorders?
Which of the following medications is not likely to cause drug-induced photosensitive disorders?
What is the primary characteristic of Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP)?
What is the primary characteristic of Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP)?
Which of the following conditions is a severe adverse cutaneous drug reaction?
Which of the following conditions is a severe adverse cutaneous drug reaction?
What is the focus of treatment for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)?
What is the focus of treatment for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)?
What is the purpose of IV immunoglobulins in the treatment of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)?
What is the purpose of IV immunoglobulins in the treatment of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)?
