MSK-pathophys

Question 1

what is the difference between allergic dermatitis and irritant dermatitis?

Answer 1

allergic dermatitis initiates a cell mediated response

Question 2

pt is 20yr old who started a new running program, what type of fracture would you expect to find?

Answer 2

stress fracture

Question 3

if our osteoclasts work faster than the osteoblasts as we get older, then we are at a risk for

Answer 3

fractures
(you would also be at risk for hypercalcemia)

Question 4

78yr female has a fracture of the pelvis. the likely cause is___ The type of fracture is _____

Answer 4

osteoporosis , pathological

Question 5

the pt with a right hand fracture is complaining of severe right hand pain with numbness and tingling, pale . you suspect

Answer 5

compartment syndrome

Question 6

concern that the pt has compartment syndrome

Answer 6

some type of trauma

Question 7

56 yr old male with a recent history of right hip fracture after a fall is admitted for SOB and tachycardia. what is most likely occuring?

Answer 7

pulmonary embolism

Question 8

the pt has a dowagers hump. you know this is:

Answer 8

the same as kyphosis

Question 9

T/F: Lice can jump or fly so just being around someone puts you at risk for getting lice

Answer 9

FALSE, lice cannot fly