Chapter 53

Question 1

PRIMARY LESIONS
-Describe these

Answer 1

-Retain original appearance
-Unmodified by time & external process

Question 2

SECONDARY LESIONS
-Explain these

Answer 2

Appearance has been modified over time

Question 3

LESION DESCRIPTORS
-What are the 4 descriptors?

Answer 3

1. Color
2. Shape
3. Number
4. Distribution

Question 4

PSORIASIS
-What is this?

Answer 4

Chronic skin condition characterized by papules & plaques with silvery scales

Question 5

PSORIASIS: Etiology
-Cause?

Answer 5

Unknown

Question 6

PSORIASIS: Etiology
-What kind of condition is this?

Answer 6

Multifactorial inherited condition

Question 7

PSORIASIS: Etiology
-What does the immune system promote?

Answer 7

Inflammation & hyperproliferation within the skin

Question 8

PSORIASIS: Clinical Manifestations
-Where do the lesions appear?

Answer 8

-ANYWHERE on the body BUT…
-Most commonly on knees, elbows, lower part of back, scalp, & nails

Question 9

PSORIASIS: Clinical Manifestations
-What may the patients experience?

Answer 9

Spontaneous exacerbation or remission

Question 10

PSORIASIS: Treatment
-Is there a cure?

Answer 10

NO

Question 11

PSORIASIS: Treatment
-What is usually used?

Answer 11

Topical & systemic treatments

Question 12

PSORIASIS: Treatment
-What kind of topical treatments are used?

Answer 12

Topical corticosteroids

Question 13

PSORIASIS: Treatment
-What else can help?

Answer 13

Vitamin D derivative & UV light exposure

Question 14

PSORIASIS: Treatment
-ALL patients must be screened for what before intitiating ANY biological therapy?

Answer 14

TB and Hep B