Med Surg: Integumentary - Skin
Transcript of Med Surg: Integumentary - Skin
Psoriasis
Causes & RisksSigns & Symptoms
Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Education
Autoimmune disease where the body attacks normal healthy tissue, causing rapid cell division of epidermal cells (skin cells) resulting in key signs below
HESIQ1: plaque psoriasis... The nurse would expect to see which type of lesion?
Q2: plaque psoriasis... The patient demonstrates an understanding of the disease by stating that the symptoms are caused by which change to normal skin?
Elevated lesion with a rough, flat top that is greater than 1 cm in diameter
Rapid cell division1cm 2cm
Food allergen Trauma S - StressS - Sickness S - Sepsis (infection) NOT Sun exposure
Triggers:
S S SStress Sickness Sepsis
NCLEX TIPSExposure to sunlight = GOOD!Moisturize frequently!
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Steroids “-sone” PrednisoneImmunosuppressants:
Methotrexate Infliximab
LOTS OF STUDENTSANSWER WRONG PRENISONE
Infliximab
MOST TESTED
Methotrexate STOP
Notes
Med Surg: Integumentary - Skin
Silver plaques & “reddening skin”Rough, raised flat top
Sun is GOOD!