What others manifestation present a patient with psoriasis

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Assignment: Integumentary Function

K.B. is a 40-year-old white female with a 5-year history of psoriasis. She has scheduled an appointment with her dermatologist due to another relapse of psoriasis. This is her third flare-up since a definitive diagnosis was made. This outbreak of plaque psoriasis is generalized and involves large regions on the arms, legs, elbows, knees, abdomen, scalp, and groin. K.B. was diagnosed with limited plaque-type psoriasis at age 35 and initially responded well to topical treatment with high-potency corticosteroids. She has been in remission for 18 months. Until now, lesions have been confined to small regions on the elbows and lower legs.

Task

Question I. Name the most common triggers for psoriasis and explain the different clinical types.

Question II. There are several types of treatments for psoriasis, explain the different types and indicate which would be the most appropriate approach to treat this relapse episode for K.B. Also include non-pharmacological options and recommendations.

Question III. Included in question II.

Question IV. A medication review and reconciliation are always important in all patient, describe and specify why in this particular case is important to know what medications the patient is taking?

Question V. What others manifestation could present a patient with Psoriasis?

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