Psoriatic Arthritis

Question 2

Define psoriatic arthritis.

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Question 3

What are the patterns psoriatic arthritis?

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Question 4

What is the gender distribution of psoriatic arthritis? How many adults with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis? How many adults with PsA develop psoriasis?

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Question 5

What are the RFs for PsA?

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Question 6

What are the differentials for PsA?

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Same as OA ddx (image)

Question 7

What are the articular symptoms of PsA?

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Question 8

What are the extra-articular and systemic symptoms of PsA?

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Question 9

You have been asked to perform a focused exam for PsA. What would you expect on inspection?

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Question 10

You have been asked to perform a focused exam for PsA. What would you expect on palpation and movement? What other exam would you offer to do?

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Question 11

What would expect to find on a hand xray of a patient with PsA?

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Question 12

What does this image show?

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Question 13

What investigations would you order to confirm PsA?

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Question 14

Outline the conservative management of PsA.

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PsA increases risk of CVD.

Question 15

Outline the management of psoriasis.

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Question 16

What are the effects of topical steroid withdrawal

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tachyphylaxis

Question 17

Outline the chronic management of PsA.

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Question 18

Outline the full management of PsA.

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