Chapter 65 Psoriasis Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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Psoriasis
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Psoriasis
is a chronic, noninfectious inflammatory disorder of the skin that affects both men and women and its onset is in young and middle adulthood - Answer-Psoriasis
Although there are many types of psoriasis, the most common is.. - Answer-plaque psoriasis
appear to aggravate the condition: - Answe...
Chapter 65 Psoriasis Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
is a chronic, noninfectious inflammatory disorder of the skin that affects both men and
women and its onset is in young and middle adulthood - Answer-Psoriasis
Although there are many types of psoriasis, the most common is.. - Answer-plaque
psoriasis
appear to aggravate the condition: - Answer-- Periods of emotional stress
- hormonal cycles
- infection
- seasonal changes
The cause of psoriasis is unknown, but... - Answer-a genetic predisposition is likely
because many report a family history of the disorder
Although the predisposition exists, the disorder seems to require a triggering
mechanism such as: - Answer-- systemic infection
- injury to the skin
- vaccination
- injection
This also suggests a link with the immune system since the fact that the disorder has... -
Answer-periods of exacerbation and remission strengthens this hypothesis
a chronic inflammatory joint disorder, can occur among those with psoriasis that affects
the skin - Answer-Psoriatic arthritis
In psoriasis that affects the skin, cells called keratino cytes behave as if... - Answer-
there is a need to repair a wound
The cells of the epidermis proliferate faster than normal—so fast, in fact, that the upper
layer of cells... - Answer-cannot be shed fast enough to make room for the newly
produced cells
The excessive cells accumulate and form elevated, scaly lesions called... - Answer-
plaque
The area around the lesion becomes red from the increased blood supply needed to... -
Answer-nourish the rapidly developing skin cells
is characterized by patches of erythema covered with silvery scales, usually on the
extensor surfaces of the elbows, knees, trunk, and scalp - Answer-Psoriasis
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