Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 501: Psoriasis typically presents on _____ surfaces and the scalp

Answer: extensor

Flashcard 502: 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 503: Chronic urticaria (≥ 6 weeks) can be split into _____, autoimmune urticaria, & chronic inducible urticaria (CINDU)

Answer: chronic spontaneous urticaria

Flashcard 504: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: (chronic plaque) psoriasis

Flashcard 505: Cellulitis is typically diagnosed through _____ & clinical examination alone

Answer: history

Flashcard 506: If psoriasis covers > _____% of body surface area then refer to dermatology

Answer: 10

Flashcard 507: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: atopic eczema

Flashcard 508: What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a rash that began as small papules and progressed to erythematous linear plaques with oozing yellow fluid? The patient was cleaning bushes around the house a few days prior to rash formation. _____

Answer: Allergic contact dermatitis

Flashcard 509: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: (chronic plaque) psoriasis

Flashcard 510: An important differential for cellulitis is a _____

Answer: DVT