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Psoriasis Flashcards

Diagnosis and management

1
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Subtypes of psoriasis, name 3

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Plaque psoriasis
Pustular psoriasis
Nail psoriasis

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Subtypes of plaque psoriasis

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Inverse psoriasis
Guttate psoriasis
Erythrodermic psoriasis

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Nail psoriasis, clinical findings. Name 6.

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  1. Often many nails affected.
  2. Nail pitting
  3. Onycholysis
  4. “Oil drop sign”.
  5. Subungual hyperkeratosis
  6. Splinter hemorrhages
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Clues to onychomycosis, name 5.

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  1. Isolated to 1 or 2 nails
  2. Uncommon on hands
  3. Nail plate thickening
  4. Yellow discoloration
  5. Signs of tinea pedis
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Differential diagnosis of psoriasis, name 5

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  1. Nummular dermatitis
  2. Lichen simplex chronicus
  3. Subacute cutaneous lupus
  4. Lichen planus
  5. Mycosis fungoides
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Psoriasis, associated conditions. Name 4

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  1. Psoriatic arthritis
  2. Cardiovascular disease
  3. Depression
  4. Smoking
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Prevalence of psoriatic arthritis

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Up to 30%

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8
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Screening tool for psoriatic arthritis

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PEST

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Classes of topical agents to treat psoriasis, name 5

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  1. Topical steroids
  2. Calcineurin inhibitors
  3. PDE 4 inhibitors
  4. Vitamin D analogues
  5. Combination product
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Name 4 topical steroids commonly used

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  1. BMV 0.1% ungt
  2. Clobetasol propionate 0.05%n ungt
  3. Clobetasol propionate 0.05% solution
  4. Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% oil (Derma-Smoothe)
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Name 1 calcineurin inhibitor used in psoriasis

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Tacrolimus 0.1% ungt (Protopic)

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Name 1 PDE 4 inhibitor used in psoriasis

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Roflumilast 0.3% cream (Zoryve)

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Name 2 vitamin D analogs used in psoriasis

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  1. Calcipotriol 50 mcg/g ungt (Dovonex)
  2. Calcitriol 3 mcg/g ungt (Silkis)
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Name 4 combination products used in psoriasis

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  1. Calcipotriol/BMD 0.05% gel (Dovobet)
  2. Calcipotriol/BMD 0.05% ungt (Dovobet)
  3. Calcipotriol/BMD 0.05% foam (Enstilar)
  4. Halobetasol propionate 0.01/tazarotene 0.045% lotion (Duobrii)
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Phototherapy for psoriasis: What frequency of light is used?

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Narrowband UVB (administered in office or at home)

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Phototherapy for psoriasis: What is the frequency of application

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2-3 times weekly for 3 months minimum

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Systemic agents used for treatment of psoriasis. Name 5 classes

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  1. Methotrexate
  2. Cyclosporine
  3. Apremilast
  4. Acitretin
  5. Biologics and small molecules
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Criteria for biological agents: Pharmacare criteria. Name 4.

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Psoriasis area and severity index (PAS I) greater than 12
BSA greater than 10%
Failed or no access to phototherapy
Tried and failed 3 months of:
Methotrexate 20 mg/week (15 mg/week if greater than 65 years old)
Cyclosporine 4 mg/kg/day
Or contraindications to above agents

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Baseline labs for systemic agents, name 7

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CBC and differential
Creatinine
Liver enzymes
Potassium and magnesium
Lipid profile
Hepatitis B and C
HIV serology
Pregnancy test if appropriate

20
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Administration of methotrexate for psoriasis: Dosage

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20 mg orally weekly (15 mg if >65 years old)
Switch to subcutaneous if GI upset

21
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Administration of methotrexate for psoriasis: What medication should be administered concurrently?

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Folic acid 5 mg daily

22
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Administration of methotrexate for psoriasis: Lab monitoring. Which labs?

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CBC and differential
Creatinine
Liver enzymes

23
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Administration of methotrexate for psoriasis: Lab monitoring frequency.

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Every 2 weeks twice,
Monthly 3 times,
And every 3 months.

24
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Administration of methotrexate for psoriasis: Onset of action.

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Slow, approximately 2 to 3 months.

25
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Administration of methotrexate for psoriasis: Common side effects. Name 2.

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GI upset,
tiredness.

26
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Administration of methotrexate for psoriasis: Rare but serious adverse effects. Name 4.

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  1. Stomatitis
  2. Cytopenia
  3. Liver toxicity
  4. Infection
27
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Name 5 classes of biologics/ small molecules used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis

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TNF inhibitors
IL-17 inhibitors
IL-23 inhibitors
IL12/23 inhibitors
TYK2 inhibitor

28
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Name 4 biologics/ small molecules/ TNF inhibitors used to treat Psoriasis/ psoriatic arthropathy.

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Adalimumab. Humira. Targets Cytokine TNF alpha
Etanercept. Enbrel.
Infliximab. Remicade. Targets Cytokine TNF alpha
Certolizumab. Cimzia

29
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Class specific side effects of TNF inhibitors

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Autoimmune like reactions.
Paradoxical psoriasis
Demyelinating disease - rare
Malignancy- lymphoma - rare

30
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Which TNF inhibitor is approved in pregnancy

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Certolizumab

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