Fast Facts for Board Review

Biologics for Psoriasis

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As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.

This study material discusses the current US Food and Drug Administration–approved biologic medications for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, including the mechanism of action, dosing, and side effects.


 

Review the PDF of the fact sheet on biologics for psoriasis with board-relevant, easy-to-review material. This month's fact sheet discusses the current US Food and Drug Administration–approved biologic medications for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, including the mechanism of action, dosing, and side effects.

Practice Questions

1. Which biologic is administered as an intravenous infusion?

a. adalimumab

b. etanercept

c. infliximab

d. secukinumab

e. ustekinumab

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