Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 481: Advise patients with cellulitis to _____

Answer: elevate the infection (often leg)

Flashcard 482: Where are the most common locations of lesions in plaque psoriasis? _____

Answer: SHREK (Scalp, Hands, Rear end/intergluteal cleft, Elbows, Knees)

Extra: Plaque psoriasis typically affects the extensor surfaces of the body (elbows, knees) and the scalp. The intergluteal cleft is another common site of involvement.

Flashcard 483: What is the diagnosis for a superficial skin infection characterized by honey-colored crusts?

Answer: Honey-colored crusts; caused by S. aureus or S. pyogenes.

Extra: Impetigo is a common pediatric skin infection. The non-bullous form is characterized by honey-colored crusting, while the bullous form (usually S. aureus) presents with large, fluid-filled blisters. Treatment involves topical mupirocin or oral antibiotics like cephalexin.

Flashcard 484: What is the recommended school exclusion policy for a child with head lice?

Answer: Children with head lice do not need to be sent home early or excluded from school. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and CDC recommend that "no-nit" policies be abandoned.

Flashcard 485: _____ psoriasis is the most common variant of psoriasis (~90%)

Answer: Plaque

Flashcard 486: _____ psoriasis is the 2nd most common subtype of psoriasis

Answer: Guttate

Flashcard 487: Psoriasis typically presents on _____ surfaces and the scalp

Answer: extensor

Flashcard 488: Refer to _____ if psoratic arthritis is suspected in psoriasis

Answer: rheumatology

Flashcard 489: Cellulitis is typically diagnosed through _____ & clinical examination alone

Answer: history

Flashcard 490: Chronic urticaria (≥ 6 weeks) can be split into _____, autoimmune urticaria, & chronic inducible urticaria (CINDU)

Answer: chronic spontaneous urticaria