Seven questions on the indications for phototherapy

Indications for phototherapy
Created 2019.
This exercise will ask you a set of seven questions on the indications of phototherapy. Each question contains only one correct answer. 
 
If you want to read up on it, you can do so by clicking on the link below.
 

Learning objectives

  • List common skin diseases that may be treated with phototherapy and photodynamic therapy
  • Describe patient factors that impact on phototherapy
Created by: Dr Muhammad Wasay Ali Khan, DermNet NZ Volunteer
Editor: Adjunct A/Prof Amanda Oakley, Dermatologist, Hamilton, New Zealand
Indications for phototherapy
Created 2019.
This exercise will ask you a set of seven questions on the indications of phototherapy. Each question contains only one correct answer. 
 
If you want to read up on it, you can do so by clicking on the link below.
 

Learning objectives

  • List common skin diseases that may be treated with phototherapy and photodynamic therapy
  • Describe patient factors that impact on phototherapy
Created by: Dr Muhammad Wasay Ali Khan, DermNet NZ Volunteer
Editor: Adjunct A/Prof Amanda Oakley, Dermatologist, Hamilton, New Zealand
1. The most common conditions treated by UVB phototherapy include:
a. Psoriasis
b. Systemic sclerosis
c. Basal cell carcinoma
d. Melanoma
2. The main indications for photodynamic therapy include:
a. Psoriasis
b. Systemic sclerosis
c. Basal cell carcinoma
d. Atopic dermatitis
3. The most common conditions treated by UVA1 phototherapy include:
a. Psoriasis
b. Systemic sclerosis
c. Melanoma
d. Basal cell carcinoma
4. Contraindications to UVB phototherapy include:
a. Age under 16
b. Breastfeeding
c. Lupus erythematosus
d. Psoriasis
5. Contraindications to photochemotherapy (PUVA) include:
a. Age between 25 and 30
b. Vitiligo
c. Lupus erythematosus
d. Psoriasis of the palms
6. The risk of skin cancer is greater:
a. For NB-UVB compared with PUVA
b. For patients on systemic steroids
c. For patients on azathioprine
d. For patients on acitretin
7. Photosensitivity does not arise in patients on these medications:
a. Piroxicam
b. Penicillin
c. Bendrofluazide
d. Psoralens
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