Dermatology Week 1 Practice Exam

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• Which test indicates exposure to Hepatitis C?
• Upadacitinib and Baricitinib belong to which class?
• Acetaminophen is indicated for OA under what guideline?
• Which pattern of joint involvement is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis?
• Which IV therapy for SJS/TEN is associated with a boxed warning for thromboembolism and acute kidney injury?
• hx of severe infection tx
• Which genetic marker is associated with allopurinol-induced DRESS in Chinese patients?
• Which pharmacologic option is listed as strongly against use in all forms of OA?
• Which of the following is NOT a sequela of SJS/TEN?
• In pulmonary disease, which drug is conditionally recommended?
• anti-HBc positive meaning
• Which statement reflects NSAID drug interactions related to gastrointestinal toxicity?
• Which statement about IVIG in SJS/TEN reflects a risk listed in the material?
• Pharmacogenomics with allopurinol causing DRESS includes which association in Chinese patients?
• Which agent is classified as an IL-6 inhibitor?
• Which TNF inhibitor has an intravenous dosing option of 2 mg/kg?
• What is noted about the meloxicam pearl in terms of onset?
• For MTX intolerance, what dosing strategy is recommended?
• What is the correct subcutaneous dosing for Etanercept as listed?
• Which of the following is a csDMARD example?
• Which antibiotic pair represents penicillins that share the same core structure but differ in side chains among the options?
• Which statement best reflects cross-reactivity risk when using cephalosporins with dissimilar side chains in penicillin-allergic patients?
• Which medication should be held in male patients with fertility concerns?
• Leflunomide is an example of which DMARD category?
• Abatacept is best described as which type of immunomodulator?
• NSAID GI complication management: best strategy.
• Which statement is a pearl of Sulfasalazine?
• Which set of laboratory tests comprises all the pertinent Hepatitis B labs?
• Which statement describes Leflunomide's half-life?
• For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which drug is conditionally recommended?
• Which action is recommended when high disease activity RA lacks adequate response after treatment changes?
• Abatacept is marketed under which brand name?
• Which of the following is NOT a high-potency topical corticosteroid?
• How long should tsDMARDs be held before surgery?
• tsDMARDs are small molecule inhibitors targeting intracellular signaling such as JAK-STAT.
• IA glucocorticoids are strongly recommended for OA in which joints?
• Which change is associated with late-stage OA subchondral bone?
• Which of the following strategies is commonly used to optimize MTX tolerance?
• Which agent is described as an emerging nerve growth factor-3 inhibitor for osteoarthritis?
• Rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis primarily involves activation of which immune cells?
• For skin cancers in this context, which class of DMARDs is preferred over others?
• Rheumatoid arthritis typically presents with symptoms persisting for at least how long?
• What is the leading cause of death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
• In a patient with a positive TB test and a positive chest X-ray, when should immunotherapy be deferred?
• Which factor primarily influences cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins?
• Which statement is true about the onset of relief after intra-articular glucocorticoid injection?
• An IL-1 inhibitor example is which of the following?
• In treatment experienced HCQ/SSZ/LEF with mod-high disease activity RA, what is the recommended switch?
• Glucosamine should be avoided in patients with which condition?
• Certolizumab, sold under Cimzia, has which subcutaneous dose?
• Which statement about chondroitin and hand OA is correct?
• When switching from oral methotrexate to subcutaneous or intramuscular, by what percent should the dose be reduced due to higher bioavailability?
• When is de-escalation of RA treatment appropriate?
• NSAIDs are avoided during which stage of pregnancy?
• ESR levels in OA can be influenced by which conditions?
• NSAID strategy to minimize cardiovascular risk in OA?
• Which laboratory finding is most specific for rheumatoid arthritis?
• DRESS offending agents
• The lipid paradox observed in rheumatoid arthritis refers to which lipid finding?
• Which of the following is a JAK inhibitor used for immune-mediated diseases?
• Urticaria results from which type of hypersensitivity reaction?
• Which TNF inhibitor is dosed as 50 mg subcutaneously every month?
• Which agent is administered intravenously?
• Urticaria is characterized by which of the following?
• In the described nonmycobacterial dermatologic context, which type of disease-modifying agent may be used?
• What is the route of administration for tofacitinib?
• Naproxen IR dose is
• Rituximab dosing schedule?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for SJS/TEN?
• Upadacitinib is marketed under which brand name?
• Which brace is used for hand OA?
• Which of the following is NOT listed among older DMARD agents?
• Tofacitinib brand name is Xeljanz.
• Which NSAID is suggested as potentially least harmful for OA patients with cardiovascular concerns?
• Which drug is a B cell modulator?
• What is the brand name for tramadol?
• What is the dosing for diclofenac extended-release (ER)?
• Tramadol is a substrate for which cytochrome P450 enzymes?
• Asian ethnicity is listed as a risk factor for allopurinol-induced DRESS.
• Which corticosteroid is considered short-acting?
• Which description best matches NSAID-related cardiovascular risk mechanism?
• Which laboratory findings are typical in OA?
• Topical NSAIDs are recommended for which OA location?
• Which statement is true regarding hydroxychloroquine’s ocular risk?
• Which joints are commonly affected by OA?
• Which immunosuppressant may enhance methotrexate nephrotoxicity?
• DRESS means
• Capsaicin counseling includes which statement?
• Which statement is true regarding NSAIDs in OA?
• Rituximab is a modulator of which immune cells?
• What is the brand name for tocilizumab?
• Naproxen brand name mentioned in the material is
• Which option is NOT a non-DMARD for RA symptom relief?
• Which drug is marketed under the brand Xeljanz?
• Which statement correctly describes Leflunomide?
• What is the brand name of methotrexate?
• Golimumab is marketed under which brand name?
• Which statement about NSAID cardiovascular risk is correct?
• How long before conception should methotrexate be held in both male and female patients?
• What is the weekly dose range for methotrexate?
• How often should RA patients with high disease activity be monitored?
• Capsaicin dosing frequency for 0.025%-0.15% preparations is
• In treatment-naive patients with low disease activity RA, which DMARD is preferred?
• Which of the following is a boxed warning for JAK inhibitors?
• Rheumatoid arthritis commonly involves which joints?
• Which statement about hydration is correct for preventing stones when using Sulfasalazine?
• Chondroitin counseling notes that it is marketed with which supplement?
• What is the mechanism of action of methotrexate?
• Which long-acting corticosteroid is listed with an equivalence of 0.6 mg?
• By when should an eye examination be completed after starting hydroxychloroquine?
• Which cephalosporins are associated with higher cross-reactivity with amoxicillin and ampicillin due to similar side chains?
• Which class of biologic DMARDs should be avoided in pregnancy?
• Biologic DMARDs include which of the following categories?
• Which of the following is listed as a sulfa-containing non-antibiotic example?
• Joint aspirate in rheumatoid arthritis typically shows which characteristic?
• Which drug is contraindicated in SJS/TEN due to safety concerns?
• Which agent represents emerging GLP-1 agonist therapy in OA?
• Which long-acting corticosteroid has an equivalence dose of 0.75 mg?
• Rituximab BBW is which risk?
• Leflunomide is best classified as which type of DMARD?
• Leflunomide's mechanism of action is best described as which of the following?
• Before starting immunosuppressive therapy, when should a live vaccine be given?
• Nabumetone dosing typically ranges in which daily dose?
• Duloxetine dosing is
• Which of the following is a feature of DRESS?
• Which of the following is a non-pharmacologic management option for rheumatoid arthritis?
• Cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins is approximately which percentage?
• Which statement best reflects de-escalation of RA therapy?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an offending agent for SJS/TENS?
• For patients with a history of non-severe penicillin allergy, cephalosporins with dissimilar side chains should be used under what condition?
• Which statement accurately reflects thalidomide's use in SJS/TEN?
• Which laboratory finding is commonly associated with DRESS?
• In pregnancy, which class of biologic DMARDs is considered to have no increased risk and is preferred?
• NSAIDs have what effect on antihypertensive efficacy?
• Which of the following is NOT a common offending agent for fixed drug eruption?
• In OA assessment, which inflammatory marker is more specific and sensitive?
• Hydroxychloroquine requires monitoring for hypoglycemia when used with which type of medications?
• Rituximab infusion-related precautions include premidication with which?
• MTX poor-responder RA: what is the recommended next step?
• Baricitinib and Upadacitinib belong to which drug class?
• In RA management, tapering glucocorticoids is not required in which scenario?
• Which of the following is a TNF inhibitor?
• Raynaud's syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis is best described as?
• Which counseling instruction is commonly advised after intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection?
• Which TB regimen duration corresponds to 3 months?
• What drugs to avoid in HepC
• Which step in SJS/TEN management involves ophthalmology care?
• In OA synovium, which process contributes to inflammation?
• Celecoxib dosing can be given as which regimens?
• In a patient with a positive TB test but a negative chest X-ray, when should immunotherapy be deferred?
• What is the Rinvoq dose as stated?
• What is the baricitinib dose as stated?
• Which drug has an intravenous dosing option of 2 mg/kg as part of its schedule?
• What is the brand name for anakinra?
• Which of the following is an IL-6 inhibitor?
• Tramadol is indicated for OA in which forms?
• Inhibition of COX-1 leads to which effect on the gastric mucosa?
• A notable adverse effect of Sulfasalazine is which of the following?
• Diclofenac immediate-release (IR) dosing is most commonly prescribed as which regimen?
• In treatment-naive patients with moderately to high disease activity RA, which DMARD is preferred?
• Which statement NOT a mechanism used by biologic DMARDs?
• Naproxen ER dose is
• Naproxen IR dose is
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a modifiable risk factor for OA?
• In perioperative management of immunotherapies for dermatologic patients, which can be continued?
• For RA patients previously treated with HCQ/SSZ/LEF who have low disease activity, what is the recommended management step?
• Which statement about glucosamine in OA management is true?
• Which feature describes OA pathology in the synovium?
• Which immunosuppressives should be held around influenza vaccination?
• Which nonpharmacologic intervention is strongly recommended for all forms of OA?
• Which statement best explains the potential for cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins?
• What does CMC stand for in hand braces?
• Which of the following is the Hepatitis B surface antibody indicator?
• Which drug should be held in male patients with fertility concerns?
• On a bDMARD with poor response RA, what is the next recommended step?
• Which medication can disrupt spermogenesis?
• Which is a subcutaneous dosing option for tocilizumab?
• Which of the following statements about intra-articular hyaluronic acid is true?
• What is the typical dosing range for hydroxychloroquine?
• What is the typical daily dose range for meloxicam?
• What does the material say about cross reactivity between sulfa-containing antibiotics and sulfa-containing non-antibiotics?
• Which is the usual daily dose of Leflunomide?
• What is the subcutaneous dosing for adalimumab in this material?
• Which outcome is associated with COX-2 inhibition?
• In OA management, surgical interventions are typically recommended at which stage?
• Which of the following is a class of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs?
• Which of the following is NOT a duloxetine counseling point?
• Infliximab is an example of which DMARD type?
• What is the minimum interval between intra-articular glucocorticoid injections to minimize adverse events?
• JAK inhibitors include which agents?
• A potential adverse effect of IL-6 inhibitors that requires lipid monitoring is?
• Live vaccines are contraindicated in patients treated with which class of biologic agents?
• Which NSAID counseling point is recommended for topical NSAIDs?
• For MTX intolerance, which administration change is commonly used?
• Which TB regimen duration corresponds to 9 months?
• In OA, which of the following occurs during the early stage of subchondral bone pathology?
• Duloxetine OA indication
• Which statement describes the chondroitin moa in osteoarthritis?
• What test is used to test TB infection in RA management?
• Which pharmacologic option is listed as strongly against use in all forms of OA aside from TNFi?
• A dosing option for tocilizumab when given intravenously is?
• Which therapy is indicated for lymphoproliferative disorder?
• Capsaicin OA indication is recommended for knee OA only.
• Which is a key clinical feature of OA?
• Hydroxychloroquine can increase the level of which cardiac medication?
• Which drug is dosed as 200 mg SQ every other week?
• What is the typical daily oral dose range for Sulfasalazine?
• Which statement best explains why penicillins and cephalosporins can cross-react?
• Which statement best describes the clinical presentation of rheumatoid arthritis?
• Cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins is more likely when the two drugs share which feature?
• Which statement describes cyclosporine's role in SJS/TEN?
• Which cephalosporin has the highest likelihood of cross-reacting with amoxicillin or ampicillin due to similar side chains?
• Inactivated vaccines should be given at least how long before starting immunosuppressive therapy?
• Which drug is a conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (csDMARD)?
• Hydroxychloroquine is considered a preferred agent in which situation?
• Indomethacin IR dosing is which of the following?
• If no organ involvement in DRESS, what treatment is recommended?
• Which brand name corresponds to diclofenac?
• What is a potential interaction associated with glucosamine?
• What makes a dermatologic drug reaction more severe?
• Golimumab is marketed as Simponi. What is the subcutaneous dosing schedule?
• Which of the following is a dosing form for Abatacept?
• What is the brand name for sarilumab?
• Etanercept is marketed under which brand name?
• Which of the following is NOT a DMARD category?
• In evaluating Hepatitis B, which test is used to determine active infection?
• DRESS onset
• Which agent has the potential to disrupt spermogenesis?
• Which of the following is NOT a photosensitivity offender according to the material?
• The first essential step in DRESS management is to:
• In DRESS with organ involvement, which treatment is recommended?
• Which agent has the brand name Actemra?
• DRESS risk factors with allopurinol
• Which of the following is an offending agent for maculopapular rash?
• Which percentage detachment defines Stevens-Johnson syndrome in the provided material?
• Cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins is most strongly influenced by which molecular feature?
• For subcutaneous nodules, which therapy is conditionally recommended?
• Which cephalosporin is least likely to cross-react with amoxicillin due to a dissimilar side chain?
• Which statement is most accurate regarding cross-reactivity risk across penicillins and cephalosporins?
• Sulfasalazine brand name is which of the following?
• Extended-release tramadol dosing.
• Which drug is avoided during lactation?
• Which condition is listed as a contraindication to TNF inhibitors?
• Which joint is braced by a tibiofemoral brace in knee OA?
• What does DRESS stand for?
• Which DMARD class is avoided in lymphoma?
• Acetaminophen dosing: maximum daily dose.
• Sarilumab is dosed at which regimen?
• What is given to manage methotrexate adverse effects?
• Which of the following is an older DMARD used infrequently for RA?
• Which statement about IVIG risk is described in the material?
• How should methotrexate be stored?
• Immediate-release tramadol dosing.
• How often should RA patients with low or moderate disease activity be monitored?
• Baricitinib is sold under which brand name?
• Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for SJS/TEN?
• Which drug is listed as an offending agent for hyperpigmentation?
• Which statement about tramadol counseling is NOT correct?
• Which laboratory findings are commonly used to monitor disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis?
• Chondroitin is conditionally recommended for which OA site?
• Which statement correctly describes the elimination method for Leflunomide?
• In managing DRESS when organ involvement is present, which therapy is recommended?
• What is the brand name of hydroxychloroquine?
• tsDMARDs are exemplified by which class of agents?
• What is the hydrocortisone dose equivalent to 25 mg of cortisone?
• Diclofenac gel dosing: what is the maximum daily dose?
• Which is a risk of using systemic steroids in SJS/TEN?
• Which statement is NOT a feature of OA cartilage pathology?
• Which practice helps minimize adverse events when using intra-articular glucocorticoids?
• In SJS/TEN management, which agent is typically considered second-line for patients intolerant of IVIG?
• Braces used for OA are applied to which joints for knee OA and hand OA, respectively?
• Which drug increases methotrexate concentration?
• Which photosensitivity agent is NOT listed as an offender in the material?
• What kind of NSAIDs are recommended for all forms OA?
• NSAIDs should be avoided with which disease-modifying agent due to interaction?
• Which statement best describes late-stage OA subchondral bone changes?
• Which of the following is a JAK inhibitor?
• Which of the following is not a JAK inhibitor?
• What is a common adverse drug reaction associated with JAK inhibitors?
• Which drug is dosed at 50 mg weekly by subcutaneous injection?
• Which percentage detachment is characteristic of TEN?
• What is the recommended monitoring interval for a patient with high disease activity RA whose treatment changes?
• Certolizumab is marketed under which brand name?
• OA CV complication treatment principle.
• Which of the following is an example of a sulfa-containing non-antibiotic?
• Which statement best describes the OA indication for intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections in the knee?
• Which pre-treatment consideration is recommended before starting Sulfasalazine?
• HepC pertinent labs: Which test confirms active Hepatitis C infection?
• Which statement describes the mechanism of action of capsaicin?
• Infliximab is administered by intravenous infusion. What is its dosing in this material?
• Infliximab, brand Remicade, is dosed by intravenous infusion at which rate per kilogram?
• Adalimumab is sold under which brand name?
• Which of the following is not a non-pharmacologic management option for rheumatoid arthritis?
• Which of the following is NOT a csDMARD example?
• Which drug is a tsDMARD?
• Intra-articular glucocorticoids are strongly recommended for OA of which joints?
• In OA cartilage pathology, which enzyme activity is increased?
• Felty's syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis includes which features?
• Ibuprofen dose for OA is
• COX-2 inhibition effect on inflammation?
• NSAID GI complications mechanism due to COX inhibition.
• Which of the following is a direct contributor to cartilage matrix degradation in OA?
• In patients with a documented penicillin allergy, cephalosporins with dissimilar side chains are generally considered safer because of lower cross-reactivity.
• Which TB regimen duration corresponds to 4 months?
• Which of the following options represents TB treatment regimens mentioned?
• Which nonpharmacologic modality should be avoided in OA?
• HBsAg positive meaning
• Capsaicin may take up to how long for onset?
• What is the mechanism of action of intra-articular hyaluronic acid in osteoarthritis?
• Knee OA bracing targets which joint?
• Which genetic marker is associated with increased risk for SJS/TEN?
• In lymphoma management, which agent is preferred?
• What is the dosage form for Anakinra?
• Celecoxib is a