Human disease L21 - MSK 1

Question 1

osteoarthritis is characterized by cartilage destruction - true or false

Answer 1

true

Question 2

joint replacement surgery is a common procedure in OA - true or false

Answer 2

true

Question 3

which of the following joints is least often affected by OA?

elbow

hip

knee

spine

metacarpophalangeal

Answer 3

elbow

Question 4

which crystals are deposited in the joints in gout?

pyrate

hydroxyapatite

calcium pryophosphate

urate

sopper sulphate

Answer 4

urate crystals

Question 5

musculoskeletal disease will have many dental implications on our patients, what may these implications be?

Answer 5

mobility

manual dexterity

potential TMJ disease and poor opening

potential C - spine problems

complex drug regimens

Question 6

if you have inflammation of the joint, what signs / symptoms would you expect to see?

Answer 6

hot

red

swollen

painful

Question 7

chronic inflammation of the joints evenetually will result in some form destruction of the joints. the destruction of joints is measured in three ways what are they?

Answer 7

they are measured in

immobility - manual dexterity is lost, or poor range of movements

deformity - of posture

instability - maor concern in the cervical spine in rheumatoid arthritis

Question 8

what are the two common types of arthritis are?

Answer 8

osteoarthritis

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 9

which type of arthritis is associated with cartilage destruction

Answer 9

osteoarthritis

Question 10

which type of arthritis involves the inflammation of the synovial membrane

Answer 10

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 11

degnerative joint disease is as a result of autoimine disease - true or false

Answer 11

false it is resulted through wear and tear of the joints

Question 12

osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, what joints does it affect

Answer 12

hands

hips

knees

ankles

spine

Question 13

where is the biggest joint in our body

Answer 13

knee

Question 14

osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, what are the associations of osteoarthritis

Answer 14

more common as we age

genetic

obesity - puts more stress on joints esp knee

previously damaged joints or bones

Question 15

where would you expect to find bouchard’s nodes

Answer 15

Bony bumps on the middle joint of the finger are known as Bouchard’s nodes

Question 16

where would you find heberden’s nodes

Answer 16

Heberden’s nodes are hard bony lumps in the joints of your fingers. They are typically a symptom of osteoarthritis. The lumps grow on the joint closest to the tip of your finger, called the distal interphalangeal,

Question 17

what does this x-ray show

Answer 17

advanced osteoarthritis on the left hip joint.

Question 18

Uric acid is a natural waste product from the digestion of foods that contain purines. Purines are found in high levels in some foods such as:

certain meats

sardines

dried beans

beer

Purines are also formed and broken down in your body.

Normally, your body filters out uric acid through your kidneys and in urine. If you consume too much purine in your diet, or if your body can’t get rid of this by-product fast enough, uric acid can build up in your blood.

A high uric acid level is known as hyperuricemia. This can lead to a disease called what

Answer 18

gout

Question 19

high uric acid levels is knon as what

Answer 19

hyperuricemina

Question 20

what condition is this

Answer 20

gout

Question 21

similar to gout how does pseudogout differ

Answer 21

gout is the accumulation of urate crystals, whilst pseudogout is the accumulation of calcium pyrophosphate crystals .

Question 22

what is psoriatic arthritis

Answer 22

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects some people with the skin condition psoriasis. It typically causes affected joints to become swollen, stiff and painful. Like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis is a long-term condition that can get progressively worse.