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Pediatric Integumentary Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 3-year-old boy develops fever for the last 3 days. He has been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis since infancy and is well-controlled by topical steroids. Examination reveals presence of pustules and exudative lesions. You suspect secondary bacterial infections. Of the following, the MOST common causative micro-organism is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of secondary bacterial infections in atopic dermatitis due to skin barrier defects.
Question 2 of 5
A 9-month-old male infant has a greasy, scaly, erythematous patches and plaques involving the scalp, face, and posterior auricular folds that have been developed since the age of 1 month. Of the following, the character of this eruption that differentiates it from infantile atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Greasy and scaly appearance is characteristic of seborrheic dermatitis, distinguishing it from the pruritic, dry lesions of atopic dermatitis.
Question 3 of 5
Psoriasis is a common papulosquamous condition that may occur at all ages and of various subtypes. Of the following, the MOST common variety of psoriasis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psoriasis vulgaris (plaque psoriasis) is the most common subtype, characterized by well-defined plaques.
Question 4 of 5
Cutaneous hemangiomas may cause functional compromise depending on the location and extent. Of the following, the area involved by hemangioma that is MOST frequently pose a considerable risk and should be monitored carefully is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Periorbital hemangiomas pose significant risk due to potential vision impairment and require careful monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
You are evaluating a 7-month-old male infant with a pink-red, sharply demarcated macule involving the left eyelid. He doesn't have any other ocular manifestations. He has normal developmental milestone. There is no history of seizures. Examination including neurological system is unremarkable. Of the following, the MOST important step in the management of this infant is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent ocular pressure monitoring is critical in port-wine stain near the eye to detect glaucoma, a common association.