Question 1

To make a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, tenderness must be present in ____ of the 18 points necessary for diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To make a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, tenderness...

Question 2

A 54-year-old male was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following is the expected treatment of choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
B)  Gold salts 
C)  Methotrexate 
D)  Colchicine 
A)  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
B)  Gold salts 
C)  Methotrexate 
D)  Colchicine

Question 3

Which clinical finding would be expected in the patient with rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweating 
B)  Dark urine 
C)  Yellow colour to the skin 
D)  Lower extremity swelling 
A)  Sweating 
B)  Dark urine 
C)  Yellow colour to the skin 
D)  Lower extremity swelling

Question 4

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is characterized by the loss of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the epiphyses. 
B)  articular cartilage. 
C)  synovial fluid. 
D)  the joint capsule. 
A)  the epiphyses. 
B)  articular cartilage. 
C)  synovial fluid. 
D)  the joint capsule.

Question 5

A 32-year-old obese male begins a jogging routine. A week after starting, he fractures his leg. This is referred to as what type of fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comminuted 
B)  Greenstick 
C)  Fatigue 
D)  Compound 
A)  Comminuted 
B)  Greenstick 
C)  Fatigue 
D)  Compound

Question 6

Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculo-skeletal disorder characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  pain resulting from joint and muscle inflammation. 
B)  muscle pain in the back and gastrointestinal symptoms. 
C)  neurological pain in the skeletal muscles. 
D)  diffuse pain, fatigue, and tender points. 
A)  pain resulting from joint and muscle inflammation. 
B)  muscle pain in the back and gastrointestinal symptoms. 
C)  neurological pain in the skeletal muscles. 
D)  diffuse pain, fatigue, and tender points.

Question 7

Which of the following people is at highest risk for the development of gout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men aged 40 to 50 years 
B)  Premenopausal women 
C)  Male adolescents 
D)  Female children 
A)  Men aged 40 to 50 years 
B)  Premenopausal women 
C)  Male adolescents 
D)  Female children

Question 8

What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a result of?

Accepted Answer

A)  An ineffective antiviral agent 
B)  An autoimmune disease 
C)  A complication of rheumatic fever 
D)  A superficial joint injury 
A)  An ineffective antiviral agent 
B)  An autoimmune disease 
C)  A complication of rheumatic fever 
D)  A superficial joint injury

Question 9

A 35-year-old suffers a broken clavicle following a motor vehicle accident. X-ray reveals that the bone surfaces in the joint partially lost contact with each other. This condition is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  dislocation. 
B)  subluxation. 
C)  distortion. 
D)  nonunion. 
A)  dislocation. 
B)  subluxation. 
C)  distortion. 
D)  nonunion.

Question 10

Signs and symptoms of subluxation include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Swelling 
C)  Hemorrhage 
D)  Limitation of movement 
E)  Joint deformity 
A)  Pain 
B)  Swelling 
C)  Hemorrhage 
D)  Limitation of movement 
E)  Joint deformity

Question 11

What is the most common cause of toxic myopathy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infection 
B)  A tumour 
C)  Alcoholism 
D)  Osteoporosis 
A)  Infection 
B)  A tumour 
C)  Alcoholism 
D)  Osteoporosis

Question 12

A 32-year-old male was injured in a motor vehicle accident and confined to bed for 3 weeks. During this time, the size and strength of muscle fibres decreased, a condition referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  myelodysplasia. 
B)  ischemic atrophy. 
C)  disuse atrophy. 
D)  fibromyalgia. 
A)  myelodysplasia. 
B)  ischemic atrophy. 
C)  disuse atrophy. 
D)  fibromyalgia.

Question 13

When a 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture she is diagnosed with osteoporosis. One factor that most likely contributed to her condition is:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased androgen levels. 
B)  decreased estrogen levels. 
C)  strenuous exercise. 
D)  excessive dietary calcium. 
A)  increased androgen levels. 
B)  decreased estrogen levels. 
C)  strenuous exercise. 
D)  excessive dietary calcium.

Question 14

A 56-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of osteomalacia. History reveals that he underwent bariatric surgery 3 years earlier. What is the common link between the surgery and the development of osteomalacia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impaired phosphate absorption 
B)  Increased calcium excretion 
C)  Vitamin D deficiency 
D)  Impaired vitamin C metabolism 
A)  Impaired phosphate absorption 
B)  Increased calcium excretion 
C)  Vitamin D deficiency 
D)  Impaired vitamin C metabolism

Question 15

The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:

Accepted Answer

A)  preadolescent boys. 
B)  adolescent boys. 
C)  adolescent girls. 
D)  older adults. 
A)  preadolescent boys. 
B)  adolescent boys. 
C)  adolescent girls. 
D)  older adults.

Exam 39: Alterations of Musculo-Skeletal Function

To make a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, tenderness must be present in ____ of the 18 points necessary for diagnosis.

A 54-year-old male was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following is the expected treatment of choice?

Which clinical finding would be expected in the patient with rhabdomyolysis?

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is characterized by the loss of:

A 32-year-old obese male begins a jogging routine. A week after starting, he fractures his leg. This is referred to as what type of fracture?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculo-skeletal disorder characterized by:

Which of the following people is at highest risk for the development of gout?

What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a result of?

A 35-year-old suffers a broken clavicle following a motor vehicle accident. X-ray reveals that the bone surfaces in the joint partially lost contact with each other. This condition is called:

Signs and symptoms of subluxation include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

What is the most common cause of toxic myopathy?

A 32-year-old male was injured in a motor vehicle accident and confined to bed for 3 weeks. During this time, the size and strength of muscle fibres decreased, a condition referred to as:

When a 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture she is diagnosed with osteoporosis. One factor that most likely contributed to her condition is:

A 56-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of osteomalacia. History reveals that he underwent bariatric surgery 3 years earlier. What is the common link between the surgery and the development of osteomalacia?

The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:

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Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

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Biology of Cancer

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Structure and Function of the Neurological System

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Alterations of Neurological Function in Children

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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

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Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

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Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

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Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

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Alterations of Musculo-Skeletal Function in Children

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