Scabies
Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy · Topic 5
Source: NMC CBME Curriculum 2024 · Volume II · Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy · Topic 5 · combined PDF page 357
Practice questions
- Which route is described as the usual mode of transmission of scabies?
- A patient with crusted scabies is being managed in a residential facility. Which additional transmission route is specifically relevant in this form?
- Which statement best reflects the diagnostic approach described in the European guideline?
- Which finding directly confirms scabies according to the supplied Japanese guideline?
- A suspected case has a compatible clinical picture but no mite is detected. Which set of considerations does the supplied Japanese guideline recommend integrating when making the diagnosis?
- Which statement about dermoscopy and scabies diagnosis is supported by the supplied Japanese guideline?
- For classic scabies, which treatment category is described as the mainstay in the supplied European guideline?
- A patient with classic scabies cannot reasonably use topical treatment. Which oral agent is identified in the supplied guidelines as having a role in selected patients?
- Which topical agent is identified as the standard of care for classic scabies in the supplied comparative-review abstract?
- A clinician is considering oral ivermectin for a patient with classic scabies. Which interpretation of the supplied comparative evidence is most appropriate?
- According to the supplied Japanese guideline, what is the approximate oral ivermectin dose described for scabies?
- After a single ivermectin administration, which finding is specifically identified in the supplied Japanese guideline as a reason to consider a second dose?
- When applying a topical scabicide, which area is explicitly included in the supplied Japanese guideline's application advice?
- A patient applies a topical scabicide only to visible lesions, leaving the fingers and genital area untreated. Which correction best aligns with the supplied Japanese guideline?
- A patient with scabies reports sexual partners during the relevant period. Which contact-management statement is supported by the supplied European guideline?
- Which statement best describes the transmission context relevant to scabies control in sexual-health settings?
- A patient has hyperkeratotic crusted scabies. Which treatment approach is recommended by the supplied Japanese guideline?
- In addition to scabicide treatment, which measure is specifically recommended for thick crusts in hyperkeratotic scabies by the supplied Japanese guideline?
- A patient has nail involvement in the setting of hyperkeratotic scabies. Which adjunctive measure is specifically mentioned in the supplied Japanese guideline?
- Which additional local measure is specifically mentioned alongside crust and nail management for hyperkeratotic or nail scabies?
- An immunosuppressed patient is being treated for scabies. Which follow-up approach is supported by the supplied Japanese guideline?
- Symptoms persist after treatment for suspected scabies. What action is specifically recommended by the supplied Japanese guideline?
- After initial treatment, a patient has ongoing symptoms but no new specific lesions and no mites have been detected. Which approach is best supported by the supplied evidence?
- A clinician is preparing a care plan intended to reduce further spread of scabies in a facility. Which action is specifically emphasized in the supplied Japanese guideline in addition to appropriate treatment?
- Which treatment statement about crusted scabies is best supported by the supplied Japanese guideline?
- Which statement best characterizes the evidence for combining oral ivermectin with topical permethrin in classic scabies, based on the supplied 2026 network meta-analysis abstract?
- Which conclusion about serious adverse events is reported in the supplied network meta-analysis of classic scabies treatments?
- Which treatment decision is most consistent with the supplied European guideline when managing a patient with scabies who has sexual contacts?
- Which feature most strongly distinguishes the transmission precautions described for crusted scabies from the usual transmission description for scabies?
- A treatment plan for scabies is being reviewed. Which statement about the role of permethrin and oral ivermectin best matches the supplied literature?