Orthopedics Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Orthopedics Exam Questions with Correct Answers 3 characteristics of joints: - Answer-1. Good bone density 2. Good joint space 3. Intact cartilage Characteristics of an RA joint - Answer-Loss of bone density and cartilage Characteristics of an OA joint - Answer-No joint space and decreased cartilage OA pain characteristics (4) - Answer-1. Exacerbated by activity, relieved by rest 2. AM stiffness (resolves in 60 mins) 3. Tenderness on palpation 4. Crepitus (audible) Characteristics of OA seen on x-ray (3) - Answer-1. Joint effusion 2. Osteophytes (bony enlargements, wears away cartilage) 3. Joint space narrowing OA diagnosis (3) - Answer-1. Joint pain 2. Age 50 years 3. Joint space narrowing and/or osteophyte on x-ray OA treatment (nonpharmacological) - Answer-1. Exercise (ROM & strengthening) 2. Weight loss 3. Patient education 4. Heat OA treatment (pharmacological) - Answer-NSAIDs (lowest dose for a short duration!) *watch for GI, cardiac, and renal complications! Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - Answer--Autoimmune disease -Symmetrical, peripheral polyarthritis -S/S present for at least 6 weeks Rheumatoid workup - Answer-1. Rheumatoid factor (RF) 2. Anti-ccp antibodies 3. ESR, CRP 4. ANA (a negative result may exclude SLE) Fibromyalgia - Answer-Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain 3 months with fatigue and sleep disturbances