What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? - ANSWER Chronic inflammatory joint disease that
causes stiffens and fusion of the spine and sacroiliac joints
What is Gout? - ANSWER Inflammatory response to high-levels of uric acid. Forms tophi
(white nodules) in the synovial fluid.
, RASMUSSEN MDC1 EXAM 2 2023 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What is Osteoporosis? Most Common in? Best Treatment? - ANSWER Decrease in total
bone density when osteoclast activity is higher than osteoblast.
Most common in females at menopause age.
The best treatment is prevention by proper diet high in calcium, fluoride and minerals.
What is Osteomyelitis? - ANSWER Infection of the bone.
Can develop after injury, surgery or traumas.
What are bone tumors? - ANSWER Affects form and function. Causes pain and severely
impedes mobility.
What is Syndactylism? - ANSWER Fusion on one or more fingers.
What is developmental dysplasia of the hip (DHH)? - ANSWER Hip dislocation due to
femur abnormality.
What are foot deformities? - ANSWER · Club foot (talipes equinovarus) can affect walking
What is Scoliosis? - ANSWER Scoliosis: lateral curvature of the spine.
What is Osteogenesis? - ANSWER Brittle bones that fracture easily.
What is Achondroplasia? - ANSWER Dwarfism (bones harden prematurely)
What is Paget's disease? - ANSWER Increased bone loss results in pain, pathological
fractures and deformities
Vitamin D & Calcium? - ANSWER Porous bones. Prolonged deficiency can cause bowed,
retard growth and frequent fractures of the long bones.
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