Arthritis Flashcards
What are the two most common types of arthritic conditions?
A) Osteoarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis
B) Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout
C) Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
D) Juvenile Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
C) Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is a common pharmacologic intervention for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A) NSAIDs and acetaminophen
B) DMARDs and biologics
C) Corticosteroids and antibiotics
D) Antihistamines and antivirals
B) DMARDs and biologics
Which joint deformity is characterized by hyperextension of the PIP joint and flexion of the DIP joint?
A) Boutonniere Deformity
B) Swan Neck Deformity
C) Ulnar Drift
D) Radial Drift
B) Swan Neck Deformity
Which nodes are commonly associated with Osteoarthritis in the DIP joints?
A) Bouchard’s nodes
B) Heberden’s nodes
C) Both Bouchard’s and Heberden’s nodes
D) No nodes are associated
B) Heberden’s nodes
Which of the following is not typically a symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A) Pain and symmetrical joint involvement
B) Morning stiffness
C) Cachexia
D) Non-inflammatory joint degeneration
D) Non-inflammatory joint degeneration
What percentage of individuals with Osteoarthritis experience difficulty with ADLs?
A) 15%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 60%
B) 25%
What is the primary pathological change in Osteoarthritis?
A) Synovitis
B) Loss of articular cartilage
C) Formation of pannus
D) Cachexia
B) Loss of articular cartilage
Which condition is characterized by the immune system attacking the synovium leading to inflammation and joint damage?
A) Osteoarthritis
B) Rheumatoid Arthritis
C) Gout
D) Lupus
B) Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is a common conservative treatment for managing arthritis symptoms?
A) Surgery
B) Physical therapy
C) Patient education on joint protection techniques
D) Chemotherapy
C) Patient education on joint protection techniques
Which surgical procedure is commonly performed for severe CMC arthritis?
A) Synovectomy
B) Arthroplasty
C) CMC arthroplasty
D) Arthrodesis
C) CMC arthroplasty
Which of the following is a symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis in its acute stage?
A) Non-inflammatory joint degeneration
B) Painful, red, hot, and swollen joints
C) Loss of articular cartilage
D) Osteophytes
B) Painful, red, hot, and swollen joints
Which therapeutic exercise is recommended during the acute and subacute phases of arthritis?
A) Strengthening exercises
B) High-impact aerobic exercises
C) AROM exercises
D) Intense resistance training
C) AROM exercises
What is the primary goal of conservative splinting in arthritis management?
A) Immobilize the joint permanently
B) Enhance function and prevent deformity
C) Increase pain sensitivity
D) Promote joint stiffness
B) Enhance function and prevent deformity
Which joint is commonly affected by Basal Joint Arthritis?
A) DIP joints
B) PIP joints
C) MCP joints
D) CMC joint of the thumb
D) CMC joint of the thumb
What type of nodes develop in the PIP joints in Osteoarthritis?
A) Heberden’s nodes
B) Bouchard’s nodes
C) Rheumatoid nodules
D) Osteophytes
B) Bouchard’s nodes