DXI Exam Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers.
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DXI Exam Study Guide Questions With
Correct Answers.
Metastatic lesions become radiographically apparent when __________ of the bone is destroyed.
- answer30-50%
Which of the following conditions comprises unilateral polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, precocious
puberty, and cutaneous hyperpigment...
DXI Exam Study Guide Questions With
Correct Answers.
Metastatic lesions become radiographically apparent when __________ of the bone is destroyed.
- answer✔✔30-50%
Which of the following conditions comprises unilateral polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, precocious
puberty, and cutaneous hyperpigmentations (café au lait spots)? - answer✔✔McCune-Albright
syndrome
A patient presenting with a malar "butterfly" rash, arthralgia, and ulcers in the nose and mouth is
most likely suffering from __________. - answer✔✔systemic lupus erythematosus
Which of the following is a major site of involvement with hydroxyapatite deposition disease? -
answer✔✔supraspinatus tendon
Which condition is marked by radiographic findings of severe joint degeneration along with
chondrocalcinosis of hyaline and fibrocartilage? - answer✔✔Pyrophosphate Arthropathy
The progressive thickening of the skin from increased collagen deposits is characteristic of
___________. - answer✔✔scleroderma
The osseous erosions of rheumatoid arthritis, occurring at areas where pannus has direct contact
with bone, are found at the __________. - answer✔✔intraarticular bare areas
* Spinal fusion associated with ankylosing spondylitis is often associated with dystrophic
calcification in which structure? - answer✔✔intervertebral disc
A 32-year-old female presents with aching low back pain. She recently had her second child via
uncomplicated vaginal delivery. She has seen her primary care provider for this complaint who
ordered radiographs of her lumbar spine. Radiographs reveal sclerosis of the bilateral ilia
adjacent to the sacroiliac joint. The sacroiliac joint spaces are maintained. There are no erosions.
Please choose the correct statement regarding chiropractic manipulation of this patient. -
answer✔✔This does not represent an absolute contraindication to chiropractic manipulation.
Which of the following disorders is associated with monosodium urate crystal deposition in
various tissues? - answer✔✔Gout
The arthritide associated with disorders of the gut and most commonly related to inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD) is __________. - answer✔✔enteropathic arthritis
The most common inflammatory arthritide is __________. - answer✔✔rheumatoid arthritis
The classic triad associated with reactive arthritis includes arthritis, urethritis, and __________. -
answer✔✔conjunctivitis
Which of the following arthropathies is seropositive? - answer✔✔rheumatoid arthritis
The classic joint distribution of rheumatoid arthritis in the hands involves the __________. -
answer✔✔MCP and PIP articulations
Purely productive (nonerosive) enthesopathic hyperostosis involving the pelvis, calcaneus, and
patella is associated with which of the following conditions? - answer✔✔Diffuse Idiopathic
Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)
Which of the following statements is false regarding rheumatoid arthritis? - answer✔✔Men are
affected more than women.
Which is NOT a feature of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis? - answer✔✔facet joint
fusion
A 62-year-old patient complains of sharp, shooting pain into the bilateral upper extremities with
neck flexion. On exam you note bilateral hyperreflexia of the C7 deep tendon reflexes.
Radiographs reveal ossification within the region of the posterior longitudinal ligament from C3-
C7. What is the most appropriate provider referral recommendation for this patient? -
answer✔✔neurologist
A 29-year-old female presents with a primary complaint of "fullness" within the left knee. She
describes a locking sensation with knee movement and states that movement is painful when the
locking occurs. On radiograph you note multiple calcified loose bodies within the knee joint
capsule, each measuring approximately 5mm in diameter. There is no joint space loss and no
osteophyte formation.
Select the correct statement below regarding contraindications to chiropractic manipulation of
the patient. - answer✔✔The findings on the radiograph ARE AN ABSOLUTE contraindication
to chiropractic manipulation
The findings of para-endplate bone marrow edema and inflammation on magnetic resonance
imaging are consistent with - answer✔✔Type 1 Modic Changes
A 68-year-old female presents with bilateral hand stiffness which she describes as worse in the
morning. The patient states "the stiffness starts to feel better after holding my cup of hot tea and
reading the paper each morning." Only clinical inspection you note non-mobile, hard, nodules
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