09-14-2006, 07:46 PM
30y F has a diffuse pruritic rash for the past three days. onset of rash was sudden and she has had generalized weakness since the dermatologic symptoms appeared. She has a 15-y history of psoriasis. Physical exam shows diffuse erythema over the body with areas of scaling and exfoliation. The mucosal areas are unaffected. Which is most important to ask the PT in determining the diagnosis
a) have you recently adopted a new pet?
b) have you recently been bitten or stung by an insect
c) have you recently been exposed to excessive sunlight
d) have you recently started any new medicaitons
e) have you recently walked through a wooded area
a) have you recently adopted a new pet?
b) have you recently been bitten or stung by an insect
c) have you recently been exposed to excessive sunlight
d) have you recently started any new medicaitons
e) have you recently walked through a wooded area