Arthritis

Question 1

Joint pain and stiffness lead to what?

Answer 1

Decreased mobility and muscle atrophy

Question 2

What are the two causes of primary OA?

Answer 2

aging, genetic factors

Question 3

What are the two causes of secondary OA?

Answer 3

joint injury, obesity

Question 4

What are two key risk factors of OA?

Answer 4

age (older)
sex (female)

Question 5

Crepitus

Answer 5

coarse grating sound caused by loosened bone and cartilage

Question 6

Joint stiffness should last less than ____ after a period of inactivity in OA.

Answer 6

30 minutes

Question 7

Which type of arthritis is inflammatory?

Answer 7

Rheumatoid

Question 8

Which type of arthritis is degenerative?

Answer 8

OA

Question 9

What are the two types of imaging assessments used for diagnosis of arthritis?

Answer 9

X-ray and MRI

Question 10

Name the two priority problems of arthritis.

Answer 10

pain and mobility

Question 11

What is the primary drug of choice for pain management in OA?

Answer 11

Acetaminophen

Question 12

What are the two main supplements that serve as nonpharmacologic interventions?

Answer 12

Glucosamine, Chondroitin

Question 13

What are the two contraindications for surgical management of arthritis?

Answer 13

Active infection
Rapid progressive inflammation

Question 14

What is the typical hospital stay following a traditional THA?

Answer 14

3 days

Question 15

What is the targeted patient stay for ERAS / rapid recovery programs for THA?

Answer 15

same-day surgery

Question 16

What is the most potentially life-threatening and commonly occurring complication after THA?

Answer 16

Venous thromboembolism (VTE)

Question 17

What are the 3 prevention tips for VTE?

Answer 17

Pharmacology
Ambulation
Compression