Derm

Question 1

causes of spider naevi (diseases and drugs)

Answer 1

liver disease
cocp
pregnancy

Question 2

first line rx for psoriasis

Answer 2

potent topical corticosteroid (betamethasone) plus vit d analogue (calcipotriol)
smoking cessation

Question 3

1st 2nd and 3rd line rx of acute urticaria

Answer 3

1st - non sedating antihistamines
2nd - sedating anti histamines
3rd prednisolone for severe or resistant urticaria

Question 4

abx of choice for MRSA

Answer 4

Vancomycin

Question 5

drugs causing urticaria

Answer 5

aspirin
nsaids
penicillin
opiates