PAEA PEDIATRICS DERMATOLOGY EXAM
2024-2025 WITH 60 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+|PEDIATRICS PAEA
DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS (BRAND NEW!!)
rash on buttocks, commonly seen in infants 3 weeks to 2 years; baby will be fussy, cries with diaper change, skin has shiny erythema w/ dull margins; can also cause secondary infections - satellite lesions (candiasis), impetigo (S. aureus), HSV (sexual abuse); dx is clinical but may do KOH prep and fungal cultures, viral or bacterial cultures, or mineral oil slide (scabies) diaper dermatitis tx for diaper rash zinc oxide/petroleum jelly candiasis - nystatin, clotrimazole, econazole x 2 weeks discuss proper diaper changes, disposable, avoid tight-fitting what other area of the body should be assessed with suspected diaper rash?oral for concurrent thrush Pruritic, eczematous lesions, xerosis (dry skin), and lichenification (thickening of the skin and an increase in skin markings) d/t IgE type 1 HSRxn; MC on flexor creases (ex. antecubital and popliteal folds) and can be seen on face and scalp in infants; dx made by H&P; can do patch testing or give allergy referral atopic dermatitis tx for atopic derm review meds and at home exposure (pets) - OTC, Rx, homeopathic, hot water humidifier antihistamine (hydroxyzine or benadryl) 1 / 2
topical or oral steroids PUVA phototherapy
what are the MCC of burns in children?scalding, direct thermal, and flame burns
differentiate an acidic vs alkalinic burn + treatment:
acid = coagulation, necrosis, eschar; IRRIGATE alkaline = liquefaction necrosis, deep damage
degrees of burns:
1st (sunburn) - erythema of involved tissue, skin blanches w/ pressure, skin may be tender 2nd (partial thickness) - skin is red, blistered, and very tender 3rd (full thickness) - burned skin is tough and leathery, skin is non-tender 4th - into bone and muscle what is the rule of 9s in children?head = 18% each arm = 9% chest = 18% back = 18% each leg = 14% palms = 1%
tx for burns
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