Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Triggers for _____ include stress, infection (URTI, staph, HIV), skin trauma (Koebner phenomenon), drugs (inc. steroid withdrawal)

Hint: dermatological condition

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

Advise patients with cellulitis to _____

Hint: positional

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

Refer to _____ if psoratic arthritis is suspected in psoriasis

What is the first-line management for psoriasis? _____ & vitamin D analogue applied x1 daily at seperate times (one in the morning, other in evening) up to 4-8 weeks

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

Psoriasis typically presents on _____ surfaces and the scalp

Hint: flexor/extensor

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

Psoriatic patients should apply regular _____ to ↓ scale & ↓ pruritis