Orthopaedics & MSK UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Orthopaedics & MSK Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 481: 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.
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Answer: Allergic contact dermatitis
Flashcard 482: _____ is characterised by well-circumscribed, salmon-coloured plaques with silverly scale
Answer: Psoriasis
Flashcard 483: An important differential for cellulitis is a _____
Answer: DVT
Flashcard 484:
_____ is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disorder characterised by well-circumscribed, salmon-coloured plaques with silvery scale
Answer: Psoriasis
Flashcard 485: Chronic urticaria (≥ 6 weeks) can be split into _____, autoimmune urticaria, & chronic inducible urticaria (CINDU)
Answer: chronic spontaneous urticaria
Flashcard 486:
_____ psoriasis is the 2nd most common subtype of psoriasis
Answer: Guttate
Flashcard 487:
_____ psoriasis is the most common variant of psoriasis (~90%)
Answer: Plaque
Flashcard 488: 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 489: Where are the most common locations of lesions in plaque psoriasis?
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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 490: 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.
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