Psoriasis

Question 1

Psoriasis is, simply:

Answer 1

Chronic Dermatitis

Question 2

Psoriasis affects ____% of the population.

Answer 2

1-2

Question 3

T/F Familial predisposition puts one at risk of psoriasis.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Psoriasis involves excessively rapid turnover of these cells.

Answer 4

Epidermal

Question 5

Psoriasis presents as: (R&S)

Answer 5

Red papules and

Scaly silvery plaques w/ sharply defined borders.

Question 6

Commonly appears in these locations: (8)

Answer 6

Scalp
Elbows
Knees
Palms 
Soles
Fingernails
Umbilicus
Buttocks

Question 7

The most common onset of psoriasis is betweeen ___ & ___ years.

Answer 7

10 & 40

Question 8

Psoriasis is commonly seen in this AI disorder.

Answer 8

HIV

Question 9

Symptoms of psoriasis include:

Answer 9

Itching & Pain

Question 10

Removal of scales can cause…

Answer 10

Unwanted bleeding

Question 11

About 5% of people suffering psoriasis also get this disorder:

Answer 11

Inflammatory Arthritis

Question 12

Does psoriasis go away?

Answer 12

Relapse & partial remissions. Still flares-up.

Question 13

Evidence suggest psoriasis is linked to:

Answer 13

Immune Dysregulation

Question 14

Psoriasis is exacerbated by: (4)

Answer 14

Emotional Stress
Cold Weather
Some Drugs
Infexns

Question 15

T/F There is a cure for psoriasis.

Answer 15

FALSE

Question 16

To treat psoriasis we may use:

Answer 16

Topical Corticosteroids
Coal Tar Derivitives
Vitamin D
UV Light Exposure
Salt Water Immersion

Question 17

In some cases we may need drugs like methotrexate or cyclosporine. These are:

Answer 17

Immune-Modulating Drugs

Question 18

What can the nurse teach the client with psoriasis? (5) How-to & 2

Answer 18

How to safely remove scales/plaques
How to relieve of pruritus
How to use Rx therapy
Stress Management
Infexn Control

Question 19

Psoriasis often has negative effects on…

Answer 19

Body Image