Deck 17: Musculoskeletal Problems

Question 1

Patient A needs a joint fusion. This procedure is called:

A)arthrodesis.
B)arthroplasty.
C)arthroscopy.
D)osteotomy.

Answer 1

arthrodesis.

Question 2

Which of the following medications must be obtained by prescription?

A)Aspirin
B)Ibuprofen
C)Naproxen sodium
D)Oxycodone

Answer 2

Oxycodone

Question 3

Why is joint replacement surgery delayed as long as possible?

A)The patient may have a reaction to the prothesis.
B)The patient may be too young.
C)The patient may have other health problems.
D)Artificial joints do not last a lifetime.

Answer 3

Artificial joints do not last a lifetime.

Question 4

All NSAIDs work by blocking:

A)bile.
B)hormones.
C)neurotransmitters.
D)prostaglandins.

Question 5

Which popular pain reliever carries the risk for liver failure if it is consumed with other products that contain it?

A)Acetaminophen
B)Morphine sulfate
C)Oxycodone
D)Propoxyphene hydrochloride

Question 6

Which popular pain medication carries a greater risk for dependence if it is crushed or chewed?

A)Anacin
B)Naproxen sodium
C)OxyContin
D)Tylenol with codeine

Question 7

What is the most common form of arthritis?

A)Carpal tunnel syndrome
B)Hip dysplasia
C)Osteoarthritis
D)Wilson's disease

Question 8

Vicodin is the brand name for which medication?

A)Codeine
B)Hydrocodone
C)Oxycodone
D)Tramadol

Question 9

An open fracture associated with arterial injury that must be repaired regardless of the level of soft-tissue injury is:

A)type III.
B)type IIIa.
C)type IIIb.
D)type IIIc.

Question 10

Which test is not used to differentiate osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis?

A)Complete blood count
B)C-reactive protein
C)Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
D)Rheumatoid factor

Question 11

Why are x-rays not useful for diagnosing osteoarthritis at the early stage of the disease?

A)Not all of the joint structures are visible.
B)X-rays do not show cartilage.
C)X-rays do not show significant changes at the early stage of the disease.
D)X-rays do not show damage to nerves and muscles.

Question 12

The brand name for ibandronate is:

A)Actonel.
B)Boniva.
C)Fosamax.
D)Reclast.

Question 13

What percentage of men older than 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime?

A)25%
B)50%
C)75%
D)100%

Question 14

Arthritis is a term used to describe more than how many conditions?

A)10
B)25
C)50
D)100

Question 15

How do bisphosphonates work?

A)They slow down the bone osteoclastic process.
B)They speed up the bone rebuilding process.
C)They eliminate inflammation.
D)They increase the absorption of calcium.