Neuro and musculoskeletal

Question 1

What is Osteomyelitis

Answer 1

An infection in the bone

Question 2

what is Osteoperosis

Answer 2

As we get older the balance between osteoclast and osteoblast activity changes and bones tend to get broken down more quickly than they are renewed which leads to reduced bone density. As bone becomes more fragile, more porous bones can develop

Question 3

What is Osteoperosis

Answer 3

As we get older the balance between osteoclast and osteoblast activity changes and bones tend to get broken down more quickly than they are renewed which leads to reduced bone density. As bone becomes more fragile, more porous bones can develop

Question 4

What is Osteoarthritis

Answer 4

A painful condition that results from the breakdown of joint cartilage. Bone can be exposed through the cartilage and bone spurs can form.

Question 5

Which of the following statements describes the pharmacodynamics of biphosphonate drugs?

a. Biphosphonates suppress osteoblast-mediated bone regeneration Incorrect
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b. Biphosphonates are poorly absorbed when given intravenously
c. Biphosphonates are poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
d. Biphosphonates suppress osteoclast-mediated bone resorption

Answer 5

Biphosphonates suppress osteoclast-mediated bone resorption

Question 6

Parkinson’s disease medication aims to increase levels of which neurotransmitter?

a. Nor-adrenaline
b. Dopamine
c. Acetylcholine
d. Seretonin

Answer 6

Dopamine