Psoriatic Arthritis Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Psoriatic Arthritis Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Axial involvement of PsA is more common in



a. Males



b. Females - CORRECT ANSWER a. Males



TRUE or FALSE - Stress is considered a risk factor for developing psoriatic arthritis. -
CORRECT ANSWER True



"Sausage digit" occurs in about 50% of patients with psoriatic arthritis, What is the medical
term for this symptom?



a. Dactylitis



b. Tenosynovitis



c. Kielbasa digit



d. Sclerodactyly - CORRECT ANSWER a. Dactylitis



Enthesitis is defined as inflammation at the site of the insertion of tendons, ligaments and
synovium into bone. Which tendon is most commonly affected in PsA?



a. Biceps tendon



b. Achilles tendon

, c. Patellar tendon



d. Extensor hallucis longus tendon - CORRECT ANSWER b. Achilles tendon



Which of the following are true of psoriatic arthritis? (select all that apply)



a. RF is always negative in individuals with PsA



b. Affects females and males equally



c. The peak symptom onset is 30-55 years of age



d. Onset occurs simultaneously with psoriasis of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER b.
Affects females and males equally



c. The peak symptom onset is 30-55 years of age



Which should be included in the workup for psoriatic arthritis? (Select all that apply)


a. Eye exam



b. Skin and nail exam



c. Musculoskeletal exam



d. Deep tendon reflexes (DRTs)



e. Depression screening - CORRECT ANSWER a. Eye exam

b. Skin and nail exam