Curettage and Electrodessication Practice Questions

Question 1

Sun damage causes malignant transformation of the skin by:

Accepted Answer

Induction of pyrimidine dimers

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Direct DNA damage

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Free radical formation

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Mutation of p53 due to UV exposure

Question 2

Dilatation & curettage (D&C) is contraindicated in-

Accepted Answer

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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Endometriosis

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Abnormal uterine bleeding

Question 3

For the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, what is the popular surgery that is carried out?

Accepted Answer

Mohs surgery

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Superficial laser surgery

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Curettage and electrodesiccation

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Wide local excision

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST characteristic feature of skin tags (acrochordons)?

Accepted Answer

They are typically pedunculated.

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They commonly occur on the neck and axilla.

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They have malignant potential.

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They are associated with seborrhoeic keratosis.

Question 5

In which of the following conditions is the Koebner phenomenon most commonly observed?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis

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Lichen planus

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All of the options

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Viral warts

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true regarding patch testing?

Accepted Answer

False negative results can occur in patients with angry back syndrome

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Used to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis

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Readings are typically taken after 48 hours

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The T.R.U.E. test is a type of patch test

Question 7

A child presents with erythematous, non-blanching, bosselated lesions on the left side of the face. What is the treatment of choice?

Accepted Answer

Flash light-pumped dye laser

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Erbium laser

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Nd-YAG laser

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Q-switched ruby laser

Question 8

Patch test is done to document which type of hypersensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Delayed type hypersensitivity

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Type I hypersensitivity

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Autoimmune disease

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Immunocomplex deposition

Question 9

All of the following are used in cryosurgery except?

Accepted Answer

Helium

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Liquid nitrogen

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Argon

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Carbon dioxide

Question 10

What is the wavelength of light produced by a Wood's lamp?

Accepted Answer

360 nm

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320 nm

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400 nm

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760-800 nm

Curettage and Electrodessication — MCQs

Curettage and Electrodessication — MCQs

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