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m1 Pathophysiology | Portage Learning (PDF) | | m1 m1 m1 m1 m1 m1 m1




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1. Each of the following are true of gout except
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Answer: Uric acid dissolves readily in synovial fluid
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Explanation:
In gout, uric acid does not dissolve readily in synovial fluid; it
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(monosodium urate crystals) at high concentrations, leading to
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other typical true statements about gout (e.g., involving purine
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arthritis, tophi) are not listed here, but the given exception is
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uric acid has poor solubility in joint fluid.
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2. Which of the following would a patient likely exhibit on an initial
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physical exam if you suspect they have OA? (mark all that apply)
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Answer: capsular pattern, crepitus with movement
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Explanation:
Osteoarthritis (OA) commonly presents with a capsular pattern (limitation of
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movement in a characteristic distribution) and crepitus (grating sensation or
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sound with joint movement due to roughened articular surfaces). Other signs like
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joint effusion or warmth are less common initially.
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3. Which of the following are true regarding synostoses? (mark all that
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apply)
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Answer: they allow no movement between them, they are joined by dense
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connective tissue
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, Explanation:
Synostoses are bony joints (e.g., sutures of the skull that fuse with age). They
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allow no movement (synarthrosis) and are joined by dense connective tissue
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(fibrous tissue) before ossification completes. After ossification, they become bony
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unions, but the description matches fibrous synostoses.
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4. Blood circulates through bone by what means? (mark all that apply)
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Answer: via central Haversian and Volkmann canals, an anastomosis between
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perforating and nutrient arteries, ditusion through endosteal surface of the bone
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and the canaliculi
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(Note: “ditusion” is likely a typo for “diffusion”)
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Explanation:
Bone blood supply involves Haversian canals (central canals in osteons) and
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Volkmann canals (transverse connecting canals). Anastomoses between
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perforating (Sharpey’s) and nutrient arteries provide collateral circulation.
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Diffusion from the endosteal surface and through canaliculi nourishes osteocytes.
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All listed mechanisms are correct.
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5. Which of the following drugs is most commonly prescribed to treat osteo-
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porosis?
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Explanation:
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate that inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption.
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It is a first-line medication for osteoporosis. Other drugs (e.g., raloxifene,
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teriparatide) may be used, but alendronate is most commonly prescribed.
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