Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care
II | Latest - Wilkes
Question:
What is Psoriasis?
Answer:
Chronic inflammation causes increases differentiation of keratinocytes
Question:
What is psoriasis characterized by?
Answer:
Well-defined red scaley plaques with silver
,Question:
What are triggers for Psoriasis?
Answer:
BB
Lithium
NSAIDS
ACEi
Antimalarials ABX (amoxicillin)
Trauma
Infection (strep, HIV)
Stress
Smoking
Alcohol
Obesity
Question:
Where are psoriatic plaques typically found?
Answer:
Extensor surfaces and scalp
, Question:
What diseases are associated with psoriasis?
Answer:
T2DM
Obesity
Perianal Pruritus
Question:
Dry Eye Syndrome tx
Answer:
Artificial tears, warm compresses, lifestyle changes, anti-inflammatory
Question:
Sarcoidosis pathophysiology and Tx
Answer:
Most commonly in the lungs
Lumps to body
Tx: steroids