Quiz 29
Cuutaneous adverse reactions to medications are common; many are non-immunological in nature. This quiz considers some drug eruptions believed to be immunologically-mediated ('drug allergy'), or that are at least idiosyncratic in nature.
Often it is difficult to be certain whether a rash is due to drug, a skin disease or an underlying illness. A careful drug history is essential, considering prescription and over-the-counter medicines, topical agents, herbal remedies and supplements. Previous exposure, dose, duration and frequency of drug administration should be established. Refer to standard textbooks and obtain specialist advice from a dermatologist as necessary.
The quiz is worth 1.0 CME credit for Advanced Vocational Education purposes. DermNZ Continuing Education Quizzes has been endorsed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for up to 6 hours (= up to 12 credits for Advanced Vocational Education (AVE) and Maintenance of Professional Standards (MOPS) purposes).
For each of the ten cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.
Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.
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