= Registered users
= Paid-up subscribers1 Fungal infections
In tinea corporis
A Annular plaques have a raised
scaly edge. True n False n
B Diagnosis must be confirmed by a mycological scraping. True n False n
C Lesions altered by the use of a topical steroid are hypopigmented. True n False n
D Are as effectively treated with terbinafine as with clotrimazole. True n False n
E Systemic therapy is ineffective.
True n False n
2 Retinal disorders
In age-related macular degeneration
A There are pale yellow deposits between the retinal pigment epithelium and choroid layers. True n False n
B A gradual loss of peripheral vision is typical. True n False n
C Smoking is a risk factor. True n False n
D Total blindness may develop.
True n False n
E Low-vision aids can help. True n False n
3 Caring for the patient with glaucoma
In the drug treatment of glaucoma prostaglandin eye drops (for example latanoprost)
A Are instilled twice a day. True n False n
B May cause increased eyelash growth.
True n False n
C Have no important interactions with systemic medicines. True n False n
D Can worsen wheeze in some asthmatics.
True n False n
E Use is contraindicated in high myopes.
True n False n
4 Fungal infectionS
In seborrhoeic dermatitis
A The underlying problem is a
delayed- type hypersensitivity reaction.
True n False n
B Incidence is 1-3 per cent of the general population. True n False n
C Scaling is greasy. True n False n
D Hypopigmented patches on the skin
of the trunk are well recognised.
True n False n
E Cure will be effected by use of ketaconazole shampoo. True n False n
5 Caring for the patient with glaucoma
Recognised presenting features of acute angle-closure glaucoma include
A Headache. True n False n
B Haloes round light sources.
True n False n
C Abdominal pain. True n False n
D Constricted pupil. True n False n
E Conjunctival infection. True n False n
6 Retinal disorders
In retinal detachment
A Patients are more at risk if they are hypermetropic. True n False n
B Central vision will be reduced.
True n False n
C There may be a sudden onset
of flashes (photopsia). True n False n
D Ophthalmoscopic examination will reliably identify tears of the retina.
True n False n
E Occurring acutely the GP should refer the patient for ophthalmology review within one week. True n False n