Question 1

Where does inflammation usually begin in an individual with ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Costovertebral joints with progression down the spine 
B)  Cervical and thoracic vertebrae, causing kyphosis 
C)  Sacroiliac joints with progression up the spine 
D)  Peripheral joints and then proceeds to the vertebrae 
A)  Costovertebral joints with progression down the spine 
B)  Cervical and thoracic vertebrae, causing kyphosis 
C)  Sacroiliac joints with progression up the spine 
D)  Peripheral joints and then proceeds to the vertebrae

Question 2

How is the articular cartilage damaged in rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enzymatic destruction by the pannus 
B)  Inflamed synovial membrane covers the cartilage 
C)  Fibrous tissue connects the ends of the bones 
D)  Blood supply to the cartilage is lost 
A)  Enzymatic destruction by the pannus 
B)  Inflamed synovial membrane covers the cartilage 
C)  Fibrous tissue connects the ends of the bones 
D)  Blood supply to the cartilage is lost

Question 3

Which of the following distinguishes septic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple joints that are swollen, red, and painful at one time 
B)  Presence of mild fever, fatigue, and leukocytosis 
C)  Purulent synovial fluid present in a single, swollen joint 
D)  Presence of many antibodies in the blood 
A)  Multiple joints that are swollen, red, and painful at one time 
B)  Presence of mild fever, fatigue, and leukocytosis 
C)  Purulent synovial fluid present in a single, swollen joint 
D)  Presence of many antibodies in the blood

Question 4

The most common type of joint, which are freely movable, are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Synarthroses 
B)  Amphiarthroses 
C)  Anarthroses 
D)  Diarthroses 
A)  Synarthroses 
B)  Amphiarthroses 
C)  Anarthroses 
D)  Diarthroses

Question 5

What is the typical joint involvement with rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Random single joints, progressing to involve other joints 
B)  Bilateral small joints, symmetrical progression to other joints 
C)  Abused or damaged joints first, then joints damaged by compensatory movement 
D)  Progressive degeneration in selected joints 
A)  Random single joints, progressing to involve other joints 
B)  Bilateral small joints, symmetrical progression to other joints 
C)  Abused or damaged joints first, then joints damaged by compensatory movement 
D)  Progressive degeneration in selected joints

Question 6

Immovable joints are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  amphiarthroses. 
B)  synarthroses. 
C)  diarthroses. 
D)  synovial joints. 
A)  amphiarthroses. 
B)  synarthroses. 
C)  diarthroses. 
D)  synovial joints.

Where does inflammation usually begin in an individual with ankylosing spondylitis?

How is the articular cartilage damaged in rheumatoid arthritis?

Which of the following distinguishes septic arthritis?

The most common type of joint, which are freely movable, are called:

What is the typical joint involvement with rheumatoid arthritis?

Immovable joints are called:

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Exam 9: Musculoskeletal Disorders

Where does inflammation usually begin in an individual with ankylosing spondylitis?

How is the articular cartilage damaged in rheumatoid arthritis?

Which of the following distinguishes septic arthritis?

The most common type of joint, which are freely movable, are called:

What is the typical joint involvement with rheumatoid arthritis?

Immovable joints are called:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications due to Pregnancy

Complications due to Adolescence

Complications due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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