APEA PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ACTUAL 500 EXAM
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Osteomalacia is caused by a deficiency in:
iron.
vitamin D.
phosphate.
vitamin C.
Answer: vitamin D
◉ A pathologic alteration in the musculotendinous origins of the
extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle and longus tendons as a result
of overuse is:
lateral epicondylitis.
synovitis of the elbow.
cubital tunnel syndrome.
bursitis.
Answer: lateral epicondylitis.
◉ The major clinical manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis is:
joint swelling.
,deep tendon hyporeflexia.
decreased range of motion.
ecchymosis in the affected site.
Answer: joint swelling
◉ Which of the following is a physical assessment test to assist in
the diagnosis of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
Ortolani's sign
Ely's test
Lachman Test
Trendelenburg sign
Answer: Trendelenburg sign
◉ Which one of the following is associated with slipped capital
femoral epiphysis in a pediatric patient?
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteonecrosis
Osteopenia
Answer: Osteonecrosis
,◉ Which orthopedic condition produces joint pain and
inflammation due to deposition of monosodium urate crystals into
joints?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Septic joint
Cellulitis
Answer: gout
◉ Which of the following is NOT a result of nerve compression
associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
Disorders of the intraneural microcirculation
Lesions of the myelin sheath and axon
Osteomalacia of the surrounding bones
Alteration in supporting connective tissue
Answer: Osteomalacia of the surrounding bones
◉ Progressive destruction of the articular cartilage and subchondral
bone causing joint pain is:
rheumatoid arthritis.
tendonitis.
pseudogout.
osteoarthritis.
, Answer: osteoarthritis.
◉ Which one of the following is NOT an underlying neuromuscular
disorder that causes developmental dysplasia of the hip?
Cerebral palsy
Myasthenia gravis
Myelodysplasia
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
Answer: Myasthenia gravis
◉ Finkelstein maneuver is a test to assist in the diagnosis of:
carpal tunnel syndrome.
epicondylitis.
DeQuervain's tenosynovitis.
bursitis.
Answer: DeQuervain's tenosynovitis.
◉ In the case of septic arthritis secondary to septicemia, bacteria
initially deposit in the:
bone.
synovial membrane.
cartilage.
SCRIPT PREMIUM REVIEW ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Osteomalacia is caused by a deficiency in:
iron.
vitamin D.
phosphate.
vitamin C.
Answer: vitamin D
◉ A pathologic alteration in the musculotendinous origins of the
extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle and longus tendons as a result
of overuse is:
lateral epicondylitis.
synovitis of the elbow.
cubital tunnel syndrome.
bursitis.
Answer: lateral epicondylitis.
◉ The major clinical manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis is:
joint swelling.
,deep tendon hyporeflexia.
decreased range of motion.
ecchymosis in the affected site.
Answer: joint swelling
◉ Which of the following is a physical assessment test to assist in
the diagnosis of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
Ortolani's sign
Ely's test
Lachman Test
Trendelenburg sign
Answer: Trendelenburg sign
◉ Which one of the following is associated with slipped capital
femoral epiphysis in a pediatric patient?
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteonecrosis
Osteopenia
Answer: Osteonecrosis
,◉ Which orthopedic condition produces joint pain and
inflammation due to deposition of monosodium urate crystals into
joints?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Septic joint
Cellulitis
Answer: gout
◉ Which of the following is NOT a result of nerve compression
associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
Disorders of the intraneural microcirculation
Lesions of the myelin sheath and axon
Osteomalacia of the surrounding bones
Alteration in supporting connective tissue
Answer: Osteomalacia of the surrounding bones
◉ Progressive destruction of the articular cartilage and subchondral
bone causing joint pain is:
rheumatoid arthritis.
tendonitis.
pseudogout.
osteoarthritis.
, Answer: osteoarthritis.
◉ Which one of the following is NOT an underlying neuromuscular
disorder that causes developmental dysplasia of the hip?
Cerebral palsy
Myasthenia gravis
Myelodysplasia
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
Answer: Myasthenia gravis
◉ Finkelstein maneuver is a test to assist in the diagnosis of:
carpal tunnel syndrome.
epicondylitis.
DeQuervain's tenosynovitis.
bursitis.
Answer: DeQuervain's tenosynovitis.
◉ In the case of septic arthritis secondary to septicemia, bacteria
initially deposit in the:
bone.
synovial membrane.
cartilage.
