NR-507: Week 8 - Dermatology
What type of psoriasis is the most common and characterized by inflamed areas topped w/
white silver scales
plaque psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
What type of psoriasis is characterized by small, red individual spots on the trunk and limbs &
usually starts in childhood. It is also associated w/ strep throat.
guttate psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
What type of psoriasis is characterized by smooth & shiny red lesions that lack scales and is
found in the skin folds?
inverse psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
What type of psoriasis is characterized by areas of red skin w/ small white elevations of pus, is
usually under, and commonly found on the hands & feet but may also be generalized?
pustular psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
What type of psoriasis is characterized by fire-red scales that cover any large area of the skin, is
extremely itchy & painful, & falls of in large sheets?
erythrodermic psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
True or False: A diagnosis of psoriasis may be based on the distribution of the skin damage
true
Treatment of psoriasis includes:
moisturizers & emollients
3 multiple choice options
What type of psoriasis is the most common and characterized by inflamed areas topped w/
white silver scales
plaque psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
What type of psoriasis is characterized by small, red individual spots on the trunk and limbs &
usually starts in childhood. It is also associated w/ strep throat.
guttate psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
What type of psoriasis is characterized by smooth & shiny red lesions that lack scales and is
found in the skin folds?
inverse psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
What type of psoriasis is characterized by areas of red skin w/ small white elevations of pus, is
usually under, and commonly found on the hands & feet but may also be generalized?
pustular psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
What type of psoriasis is characterized by fire-red scales that cover any large area of the skin, is
extremely itchy & painful, & falls of in large sheets?
erythrodermic psoriasis
3 multiple choice options
True or False: A diagnosis of psoriasis may be based on the distribution of the skin damage
true
Treatment of psoriasis includes:
moisturizers & emollients
3 multiple choice options
