Psoriatic Arthritis Flashcards
1
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What is psoriatic arthritis
A
o An autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the musculoskeletal system that occurs in individuals with psoriasis
o Immune system causes hyperplasia and diffuse infiltration of immune cascade into synovium.
2
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
o Insidious, pain and stiffness in joints
o Nail irregularities
3
Q
Psoriatic arthritis diagnostics
A
o Made on physical exam along with personal or family Hx of psoriasis
4
Q
What is the treatment for psoriatic arthritis
A
o NSAIDS
o DMARDS
o Apremilast: phosphodiasterase 4 inhibitor
o Steroid injections
