General Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 481: Oral isotretinoin can cause _____

Answer: idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Flashcard 482: There are 2 types of phototherapy used in psoriasis treatment: _____ & photochemotherapy (PUVA)

Answer: UVB

Flashcard 483: Acne vulgaris management is complex, however, advise patients with 1._____ advice and consider 2. drug management

Answer: lifestyle/skincare

Flashcard 484: Heat stroke is generally categorised into _____ and exertional heat stroke

Answer: classical heat stroke (non-exertional)

Flashcard 485: _____ is the biggest risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma

Answer: Cumulative UV exposure

Flashcard 486: The basis of pharmacological management of moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris is a(n) _____

Answer: fixed combination of a topical cream ± oral antibiotics for 12 weeks e.g. - topical adapalene + topical benzoyl peroxide WITH oral lymecycline OR oral doxycycline - Topical azelaic acid x2 daily WITH oral lymecycline OR oral doxycycline

Flashcard 487: _____ is a severe form of acne characterized by excessive inflammatory lesions.

Answer: Nodulocystic acne

Extra: Nodulocystic acne involves deep-seated, painful nodules and cysts. It is a severe form of inflammatory acne that often requires aggressive treatment (e.g., Isotretinoin) to prevent permanent scarring.

Flashcard 488: _____ and antipyretics should not be given to patients with heat stroke

Answer: Dantrolene

Flashcard 489: Heat stroke is defined as a core body temperature >_____°C & CNS dysfunction

Answer: 40

Flashcard 490: Oral isotretinoin is contraindicated in _____

Answer: pregnancy