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Eczema – Atopic (P)
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1. What is the most common age of onset for atopic eczema?
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Neonatal period
Infancy and early childhood
Teenage years
Older adulthood
2. Which area is typically affected by eczema in infants?
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Hands
Cheeks and extensor surfaces
Feet
Scalp only
3. Which is the most important first-line treatment for atopic eczema?
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Antibiotics
Emollients
Oral steroids
Antihistamines
4. Which medication is used to reduce inflammation in atopic eczema?
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Topical Steroids
Topical Antibiotics
Topical Anaesthetics
Topical Antifungals
5. How often should emollients be applied in eczema management?
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Once daily
Only when itching
Regularly throughout the day
Only during flare-ups
6. Which factor commonly exacerbates atopic eczema?
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Stress
Vaccination
Frequent exercise
High-fibre diet
7. Which type of infection commonly complicates eczema?
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Fungal
Bacterial
Parasitic
Viral
8. What is 'lichenification' in eczema?
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Red, warm rash
Thickened skin from chronic scratching
Skin pallor
Ulceration
9. What advice should be given about bathing in eczema?
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Avoid bathing completely
Use hot water and bubble baths
Bathe with emollient or soap substitute
Daily scrubbing with sponge
10. When are antihistamines considered in eczema treatment?
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Always first-line
Never used
During severe acute infections
For short-term night-time sedation in severe itching
11. What potency of topical steroid is generally used for the face in eczema?
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Very potent
Potent
Moderate
Mild
12. Which of the following is NOT a feature of atopic eczema?
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Itching
Chronic relapsing course
Erythema
Blistering with dermatomal pattern
13. Which complementary intervention may help some patients with eczema?
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Evening primrose oil
Probiotics in children
Fish oil
Vitamin A supplements
14. Which advice is best for clothing in patients with eczema?
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Avoid synthetic fabrics and wear cotton
Wear wool for insulation
Tight clothing to protect the skin
No effect from clothing
15. Which sign suggests bacterial infection in eczema?
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Golden crusting and weeping
Dry scaling
Itching
Skin thickening
16. How long should topical steroids typically be used in flare-ups?
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Indefinitely
Up to 1 week
3 months minimum
Until itching stops, regardless of duration
17. Which is a sign of poorly controlled eczema in children?
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Occasional itching
Enuresis
No noticeable flares
Night waking from itching
18. Which complication may require systemic antibiotics in eczema?
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Mild erythema
Dry skin
Widespread infected eczema
Lichenification
19. What is the purpose of using soap substitutes in eczema?
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Improve fragrance
Remove natural oils
Prevent skin drying and irritation
Help exfoliate dead skin
20. Which factor is associated with a higher risk of atopic eczema?
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Bottle feeding
Short birth length
Family history of atopy
Good sleep pattern