Webinar Pre-Test: More than Skin Deep, Part 1 of 2: Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Psoriasis in Female Patients

1. Pre-Test

Please take a minute to complete this pre-session survey to both gauge your existing knowledge of the subject matter in advance of the webinar (to support award of CME/CE credits) and also to help ARHP assess the impact of its educational programs. Completing this survey will provide ARHP with valuable information for understanding how health professionals use educational offerings and how ARHP activities might be improved to serve you better.

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* How did you hear about this ARHP educational activity? (Please check all that apply.)

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* Your primary professional category (choose the one best response):

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* Do you interact with patients?

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* Which of the following is accurate about the development of psoriasis?

A. New skin cells are generated every 20 days, compared to 28-30 days under normal circumstances

B. The disease disproportionately affects women, with very few males presenting for treatment

C. Environmental factors such as stress, alcohol use, infections and hormonal changes can trigger psoriasis

D. There is no known genetic component

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* Your patient, Carla, presents with severe itching of the outer skin of the vagina. You suspect genital psoriasis. How do you proceed?

A. Inform Carla that genital psoriasis is a sexually transmitted infection and that she should inform her partners.

B. Ask Carla about psoriasis in the family and if she has any skin lesions in other areas

C. Recommend that Carla does not use a condom, as it often increases skin irritation

D. Do not consider complimentary therapies (referrals to counselors, sexuality educators)

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* Which of the following is true regarding treatment options for psoriasis?

A. Dietary modifications are never helpful in improving symptoms

B. The majority of patients do not experience relief from topical therapy, and often need phototherapy

C. Phototherapy has been shown to be effective and lacks systemic toxicities, which makes it a preferable option during pregnancy

D. Methotrexate, the most commonly prescribed systemic therapy option, is safe to use while attempting to conceive

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* As a result of participating in this activity, I hope to be better able to:

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