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30-50% CORRECT ANSWERS Metastatic lesions become radiographically apparent
when __________ of the bone is destroyed.
McCune-Albright syndrome CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following conditions
comprises unilateral polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, precocious puberty, and cutaneous
hyperpigmentations (café au lait spots)?
systemic lupus erythematosus CORRECT ANSWERS A patient presenting with a malar
"butterfly" rash, arthralgia, and ulcers in the nose and mouth is most likely suffering from
__________.
supraspinatus tendon CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is a major site of
involvement with hydroxyapatite deposition disease?
Pyrophosphate Arthropathy CORRECT ANSWERS Which condition is marked by
radiographic findings of severe joint degeneration along with chondrocalcinosis of
hyaline and fibrocartilage?
scleroderma CORRECT ANSWERS The progressive thickening of the skin from
increased collagen deposits is characteristic of ___________.
intraarticular bare areas CORRECT ANSWERS The osseous erosions of rheumatoid
arthritis, occurring at areas where pannus has direct contact with bone, are found at the
__________.
intervertebral disc CORRECT ANSWERS * Spinal fusion associated with ankylosing
spondylitis is often associated with dystrophic calcification in which structure?
This does not represent an absolute contraindication to chiropractic manipulation.
CORRECT ANSWERS 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.
Gout CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following disorders is associated with
monosodium urate crystal deposition in various tissues?
, enteropathic arthritis CORRECT ANSWERS The arthritide associated with disorders of
the gut and most commonly related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is
__________.
rheumatoid arthritis CORRECT ANSWERS The most common inflammatory arthritide is
__________.
conjunctivitis CORRECT ANSWERS The classic triad associated with reactive arthritis
includes arthritis, urethritis, and __________.
rheumatoid arthritis CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following arthropathies is
seropositive?
MCP and PIP articulations CORRECT ANSWERS The classic joint distribution of
rheumatoid arthritis in the hands involves the __________.
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) CORRECT ANSWERS Purely
productive (nonerosive) enthesopathic hyperostosis involving the pelvis, calcaneus, and
patella is associated with which of the following conditions?
Men are affected more than women. CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following
statements is false regarding rheumatoid arthritis?
facet joint fusion CORRECT ANSWERS Which is NOT a feature of diffuse idiopathic
skeletal hyperostosis?
neurologist CORRECT ANSWERS 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?
The findings on the radiograph ARE AN ABSOLUTE contraindication to chiropractic
manipulation CORRECT ANSWERS 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.
Type 1 Modic Changes CORRECT ANSWERS The findings of para-endplate bone
marrow edema and inflammation on magnetic resonance imaging are consistent with
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30-50% CORRECT ANSWERS Metastatic lesions become radiographically apparent
when __________ of the bone is destroyed.
McCune-Albright syndrome CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following conditions
comprises unilateral polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, precocious puberty, and cutaneous
hyperpigmentations (café au lait spots)?
systemic lupus erythematosus CORRECT ANSWERS A patient presenting with a malar
"butterfly" rash, arthralgia, and ulcers in the nose and mouth is most likely suffering from
__________.
supraspinatus tendon CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is a major site of
involvement with hydroxyapatite deposition disease?
Pyrophosphate Arthropathy CORRECT ANSWERS Which condition is marked by
radiographic findings of severe joint degeneration along with chondrocalcinosis of
hyaline and fibrocartilage?
scleroderma CORRECT ANSWERS The progressive thickening of the skin from
increased collagen deposits is characteristic of ___________.
intraarticular bare areas CORRECT ANSWERS The osseous erosions of rheumatoid
arthritis, occurring at areas where pannus has direct contact with bone, are found at the
__________.
intervertebral disc CORRECT ANSWERS * Spinal fusion associated with ankylosing
spondylitis is often associated with dystrophic calcification in which structure?
This does not represent an absolute contraindication to chiropractic manipulation.
CORRECT ANSWERS 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.
Gout CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following disorders is associated with
monosodium urate crystal deposition in various tissues?
, enteropathic arthritis CORRECT ANSWERS The arthritide associated with disorders of
the gut and most commonly related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is
__________.
rheumatoid arthritis CORRECT ANSWERS The most common inflammatory arthritide is
__________.
conjunctivitis CORRECT ANSWERS The classic triad associated with reactive arthritis
includes arthritis, urethritis, and __________.
rheumatoid arthritis CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following arthropathies is
seropositive?
MCP and PIP articulations CORRECT ANSWERS The classic joint distribution of
rheumatoid arthritis in the hands involves the __________.
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) CORRECT ANSWERS Purely
productive (nonerosive) enthesopathic hyperostosis involving the pelvis, calcaneus, and
patella is associated with which of the following conditions?
Men are affected more than women. CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following
statements is false regarding rheumatoid arthritis?
facet joint fusion CORRECT ANSWERS Which is NOT a feature of diffuse idiopathic
skeletal hyperostosis?
neurologist CORRECT ANSWERS 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?
The findings on the radiograph ARE AN ABSOLUTE contraindication to chiropractic
manipulation CORRECT ANSWERS 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.
Type 1 Modic Changes CORRECT ANSWERS The findings of para-endplate bone
marrow edema and inflammation on magnetic resonance imaging are consistent with
