Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 491: After _____ of no improvement, what is the second-line management for psoriasis?\nVitamin D or vitamin D analogue x2 daily

Answer: 4-8 weeks

Flashcard 492: Cellulitis presents with _____, oedema, & erythema AND can have systemic upset (fever)

Answer: pain

Flashcard 493: Psoriasis presents with nail changes in the form of _____ & onycholysis

Answer: nail pitting

Flashcard 494: Head lice is managed with a choice of _____, physical insecticide (e.g. dimeticone), or wet combing w/a fine-toothed comb

Answer: traditional insecticide (e.g. malathion)

Flashcard 495: Advise patients with cellulitis to _____

Answer: elevate the infection (often leg)

Flashcard 496: _____ contact dermatitis is a non-immunological inflammatory skin reaction from direct damage by chemical or physical irritants

Answer: Irritant

Flashcard 497: _____ is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disorder characterised by well-circumscribed, salmon-coloured plaques with silvery scale

Answer: Psoriasis

Flashcard 498: Refer to _____ if psoratic arthritis is suspected in psoriasis

Answer: rheumatology

Flashcard 499: 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 500: _____ psoriasis is the 2nd most common subtype of psoriasis

Answer: Guttate