17 Questions
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor associated with psoriasis?
Vitamin C deficiency
What is the Koebner phenomenon?
The appearance of lesions at the site of physical trauma
Which of the following is NOT a drug associated with triggering psoriasis?
Insulin
What is the significance of PASI in psoriasis assessment?
It assesses the percentage response rate to treatment in clinical trials
Which of the following is a common comorbid disease associated with psoriasis?
Crohn's disease
What is the Body Surface Area (BSA) used for in psoriasis assessment?
To calculate the total body surface affected by psoriatic lesions
Why is it important to identify the primary lesion when diagnosing skin conditions?
To understand the disease process better
How can the color of skin lesions be helpful in diagnosing skin conditions?
To determine the primary lesion type
Why can identifying lesions that have been itched, scratched, or rubbed be challenging?
It may alter the appearance of the primary lesion
What does the glossary created to standardize the description of skin lesions primarily focus on?
Describing primary lesion types
How does inspecting and palpating skin lesions help in assessing common dermatological conditions?
To describe the characteristics of the lesion
In the context of a dermatological complaint, when should a physician referral be considered?
When the skin condition is unresponsive after 1 week of appropriate treatment
What is a red flag that indicates the need for physician referral in a patient with a dermatological complaint?
Failure of the condition to heal or worsening/spreading after treatment
When should a pharmacist consider referring a patient presenting with a dermatological complaint?
The pharmacist is uncertain about the diagnosis
Which scenario warrants an immediate physician referral for a patient with a dermatological complaint?
Skin loss due to infections or loss of fluids
What might lead to a pharmacist referring a patient with a dermatological complaint for further evaluation?
Unexplained yellowing of mucous membranes
When should a pharmacist suspect melanoma and consider referring a patient with a dermatological complaint?
The lesion appears suggestive of melanoma
Test your knowledge on co-morbid conditions, extra articular manifestations, risk factors, and trigger factors associated with psoriasis. Learn about the impact of stress, trauma, infections, medications, lifestyle, heredity, and other factors on psoriasis development.
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