Question 1

What is a malignant tumour of striated muscle tissue called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myelogenic tumour 
B)  Giant cell tumour 
C)  Rhabdomyosarcoma 
D)  Rhabdomyoma 
A)  Myelogenic tumour 
B)  Giant cell tumour 
C)  Rhabdomyosarcoma 
D)  Rhabdomyoma C

Question 2

A 36-year-old reports pain and weakness in the elbow. MRI reveals inflammation of the tendon and the presence of microtears where it attaches to the distal humerus at the elbow joint. This condition is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  periostitis. 
B)  muscle strain. 
C)  bursitis. 
D)  epicondylopathy. 
A)  periostitis. 
B)  muscle strain. 
C)  bursitis. 
D)  epicondylopathy. D

Question 3

The inflammatory symptoms of classic gouty arthritis are caused by the crystallization of _____ within the synovial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)  purines 
B)  pyrimidines 
C)  monosodium urate 
D)  acetic acid 
A)  purines 
B)  pyrimidines 
C)  monosodium urate 
D)  acetic acid C

Question 4

A person is admitted to the hospital with a transverse fracture of the femur. Which statement best describes this type of fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fracture line is parallel to the bone. 
B)  The fracture line is straight across the bone. 
C)  The fracture line is perpendicular to the bone. 
D)  The fracture line is vertical to the shaft of the bone. 
A)  The fracture line is parallel to the bone. 
B)  The fracture line is straight across the bone. 
C)  The fracture line is perpendicular to the bone. 
D)  The fracture line is vertical to the shaft of the bone.

Question 5

A 21-year-old is diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The most likely joint to be affected would be the:

Accepted Answer

A)  sacroiliac. 
B)  carpal. 
C)  shoulder. 
D)  knee. 
A)  sacroiliac. 
B)  carpal. 
C)  shoulder. 
D)  knee.

Question 6

A 60-year-old male presents with swelling and pain in the knee. CT reveals a tumour has developed from a pre-existing benign bone lesion. This supports which diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary chondrosarcoma 
B)  Rhabdomyoma 
C)  Rhabdomyosarcoma 
D)  Fibrosarcoma 
A)  Secondary chondrosarcoma 
B)  Rhabdomyoma 
C)  Rhabdomyosarcoma 
D)  Fibrosarcoma

Question 7

A 70-year-old diagnosed with osteoporosis stepped off a curb and fractured the left hip. Which term best describes the fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue 
B)  Stress 
C)  Pathological 
D)  Greenstick 
A)  Fatigue 
B)  Stress 
C)  Pathological 
D)  Greenstick

Question 8

A disorder similar to osteomalacia that occurs in growing bones of children is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Paget's disease. 
B)  rickets. 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  osteosarcoma. 
A)  Paget's disease. 
B)  rickets. 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  osteosarcoma.

Question 9

The diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis is based on the measurement of which laboratory value?

Accepted Answer

A)  White blood cell count (WB
C)  
B)  Antinuclear antibodies 
C)  Aspartate aminotransferase 
D)  Creatine kinase (CK) 
A)  White blood cell count (WB
C)  
B)  Antinuclear antibodies 
C)  Aspartate aminotransferase 
D)  Creatine kinase (CK)

Question 10

What is the primary organism responsible for osteomyelitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Staphylococcus aureus 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Mycobacterium 
D)  Haemophilus influenza 
A)  Staphylococcus aureus 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Mycobacterium 
D)  Haemophilus influenza

Question 11

The chronic stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and soft tissue, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  monoarticular arthritis. 
B)  tophaceous gout. 
C)  asymptomatic hyperuricemia. 
D)  complicated gout. 
A)  monoarticular arthritis. 
B)  tophaceous gout. 
C)  asymptomatic hyperuricemia. 
D)  complicated gout.

Question 12

What is osteomalacia a result of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collagen breakdown in the bone matrix 
B)  Excessive bone resorption 
C)  Crowding of bone marrow by excessive bone growth 
D)  Inadequate bone mineralization 
A)  Collagen breakdown in the bone matrix 
B)  Excessive bone resorption 
C)  Crowding of bone marrow by excessive bone growth 
D)  Inadequate bone mineralization

Question 13

What term is used to describe a torn ligament?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sprain 
B)  Strain 
C)  Disunion 
D)  Subluxation 
A)  Sprain 
B)  Strain 
C)  Disunion 
D)  Subluxation

Question 14

Transchondral fractures are most prevalent in:

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescents. 
B)  older adults. 
C)  infants. 
D)  premenopausal females. 
A)  adolescents. 
B)  older adults. 
C)  infants. 
D)  premenopausal females.

Question 15

A 34-year-old female was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Where would the inflammation primarily take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synovial membranes 
B)  Short bones 
C)  Subchondral bones 
D)  Bursae 
A)  Synovial membranes 
B)  Short bones 
C)  Subchondral bones 
D)  Bursae

Question 16

What is the cause of Paget's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluoride deficiency. 
B)  The cause is not fully known at present. 
C)  Excess vitamin A. 
D)  Osteogenic sarcoma. 
A)  Fluoride deficiency. 
B)  The cause is not fully known at present. 
C)  Excess vitamin A. 
D)  Osteogenic sarcoma.

Question 17

A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture secondary to osteoporosis. What is involved with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased bone density 
B)  Lack of bone formation 
C)  Increased bone resorption 
D)  Increased mineralization 
A)  Increased bone density 
B)  Lack of bone formation 
C)  Increased bone resorption 
D)  Increased mineralization

Question 18

A 46-year-old male who has been diagnosed with gouty arthritis is at high risk for developing:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholelithiasis. 
B)  myocarditis. 
C)  renal stones. 
D)  liver failure. 
A)  cholelithiasis. 
B)  myocarditis. 
C)  renal stones. 
D)  liver failure.

Question 19

What is the most common aggravating factor of an acute gouty arthritis attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trauma 
B)  Anemia 
C)  High-fat foods 
D)  Lack of exercise 
A)  Trauma 
B)  Anemia 
C)  High-fat foods 
D)  Lack of exercise

Question 20

What is the term used to identify a pattern of bone destruction indicative of an aggressive malignant tumour? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Moth-eaten 
B)  Permeative 
C)  Geographical 
D)  Radial 
E)  Selective 
A)  Moth-eaten 
B)  Permeative 
C)  Geographical 
D)  Radial 
E)  Selective

Exam 39: Alterations of Musculo-Skeletal Function

What is a malignant tumour of striated muscle tissue called?

A 36-year-old reports pain and weakness in the elbow. MRI reveals inflammation of the tendon and the presence of microtears where it attaches to the distal humerus at the elbow joint. This condition is called:

The inflammatory symptoms of classic gouty arthritis are caused by the crystallization of _____ within the synovial fluid.

A person is admitted to the hospital with a transverse fracture of the femur. Which statement best describes this type of fracture?

A 21-year-old is diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The most likely joint to be affected would be the:

A 60-year-old male presents with swelling and pain in the knee. CT reveals a tumour has developed from a pre-existing benign bone lesion. This supports which diagnosis?

A 70-year-old diagnosed with osteoporosis stepped off a curb and fractured the left hip. Which term best describes the fracture?

A disorder similar to osteomalacia that occurs in growing bones of children is termed:

The diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis is based on the measurement of which laboratory value?

What is the primary organism responsible for osteomyelitis?

The chronic stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and soft tissue, is called:

What is osteomalacia a result of?

What term is used to describe a torn ligament?

Transchondral fractures are most prevalent in:

A 34-year-old female was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Where would the inflammation primarily take place?

What is the cause of Paget's disease?

A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture secondary to osteoporosis. What is involved with osteoporosis?

A 46-year-old male who has been diagnosed with gouty arthritis is at high risk for developing:

What is the most common aggravating factor of an acute gouty arthritis attack?

What is the term used to identify a pattern of bone destruction indicative of an aggressive malignant tumour? (Select all that apply.)

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defence

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children and Adolescents

Structure and Function of the Neurological System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations of Neurological Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Hematological System

Alterations of Hematological Function

Alterations of Hematological Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urological Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculo-Skeletal System

Alterations of Musculo-Skeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

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