10. Musculoskeletal system

Question 1

Common conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system (5)

Answer 1

1. Arthritis
2. Hyperuricaemia and gout
3. Neuromuscular disorders
4. Pain and inflammation in musculoskeletal disorders
5. Soft tissue and joint disorders

Question 2

Common types of neuromuscular disorders (5)

Answer 2

1. Myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
2. Muscular dystrophy
3. Nocturnal leg cramping
4. Myotonic
5. Spasticity

Question 3

Common types of soft tissue and joint disorders (2)

Answer 3

1. Local inflammation of joints and soft tissue

2. Soft tissue disorders

Question 4

Common drug classes prescribed for musculoskeletal conditions (12)

Answer 4

1. DMARDs
2. Anti TNF-alpha
3. Anti interleukin
4. Anti T cell
5. Anti JAK
6. Drugs for gout
7. Anticholinesterases
8. Drugs for neuromuscular disorders
9. Muscle relaxants
10. Cannabinoids
11. NSAIDs
12. Corticosteroids