Psoriasis: Co-morbid Conditions, Risk Factors, and Triggers Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor associated with psoriasis?

  • Vitamin C deficiency (correct)
  • Stress
  • Season changes
  • Trauma
  • What is the Koebner phenomenon?

  • The appearance of lesions at the site of physical trauma (correct)
  • The immune response triggered by certain medications
  • The appearance of lesions due to excessive sun exposure
  • The spread of psoriasis to unaffected areas through scratching
  • Which of the following is NOT a drug associated with triggering psoriasis?

  • Beta-blockers
  • Lithium
  • Insulin (correct)
  • Antimalarials
  • What is the significance of PASI in psoriasis assessment?

    <p>It assesses the percentage response rate to treatment in clinical trials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common comorbid disease associated with psoriasis?

    <p>Crohn's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Body Surface Area (BSA) used for in psoriasis assessment?

    <p>To calculate the total body surface affected by psoriatic lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to identify the primary lesion when diagnosing skin conditions?

    <p>To understand the disease process better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the color of skin lesions be helpful in diagnosing skin conditions?

    <p>To determine the primary lesion type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can identifying lesions that have been itched, scratched, or rubbed be challenging?

    <p>It may alter the appearance of the primary lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the glossary created to standardize the description of skin lesions primarily focus on?

    <p>Describing primary lesion types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does inspecting and palpating skin lesions help in assessing common dermatological conditions?

    <p>To describe the characteristics of the lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a dermatological complaint, when should a physician referral be considered?

    <p>When the skin condition is unresponsive after 1 week of appropriate treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a red flag that indicates the need for physician referral in a patient with a dermatological complaint?

    <p>Failure of the condition to heal or worsening/spreading after treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a pharmacist consider referring a patient presenting with a dermatological complaint?

    <p>The pharmacist is uncertain about the diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario warrants an immediate physician referral for a patient with a dermatological complaint?

    <p>Skin loss due to infections or loss of fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might lead to a pharmacist referring a patient with a dermatological complaint for further evaluation?

    <p>Unexplained yellowing of mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a pharmacist suspect melanoma and consider referring a patient with a dermatological complaint?

    <p>The lesion appears suggestive of melanoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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