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What is gout? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Gout is a type of arthritis
It happens when there is too much uric acid in the blood, which can form crystals
in the joints. These crystals cause inflammation and intense pain. Gout can come
and go, and certain foods and drinks can trigger them.
What joints does gout affect? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Doubt
effect, specific joints
The first joint to be affected are metatarsals
Another joint that can be affected is the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great
toe
What is podagra? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Acute inflammation of
metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe
,What is tophi? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Lumps are deposits of uric
acid crystals that form under the skin in the subcutaneous tissue
What are the signs and symptoms of gout? ------------Correct Answer-------------------
-Patients present with redness, warmth, swelling of joints
Discomfort on sets during night or early morning
What is septic arthritis? ------------Correct Answer--------------------A painful joint
infection caused by bacteria
It occurs when germs enter the joint, often through a wound or via the
bloodstream
Also known as infectious arthritis or pyogenic arthritis
What does pyogenic mean? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Refers to
something that produces or is related to pus
What are the signs and symptoms of septic arthritis? ------------Correct Answer-----
---------------Present with inflammation and acute pain around the joint, fever and
malaise may occur
, How is septic arthritis diagnosed ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
definitive diagnosis is needed: detection of bacteria from blood or synovial fluid
Joint aspiration is required (culture)
What are treatments for septic arthritis? ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Drainage of joint
Joint immobilization
Antibiotic therapy (IV initially)
What causes muscle spasms? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Often
results from injury to the musculoskeletal system
Thought to be caused by a flood of sensory impulses coming to the spinal cord
from the injured area
What causes muscle spasticity? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Results
from damage to neurons within the central nervous system
Questions and Correct Answers | Verified
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What is gout? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Gout is a type of arthritis
It happens when there is too much uric acid in the blood, which can form crystals
in the joints. These crystals cause inflammation and intense pain. Gout can come
and go, and certain foods and drinks can trigger them.
What joints does gout affect? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Doubt
effect, specific joints
The first joint to be affected are metatarsals
Another joint that can be affected is the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great
toe
What is podagra? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Acute inflammation of
metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe
,What is tophi? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Lumps are deposits of uric
acid crystals that form under the skin in the subcutaneous tissue
What are the signs and symptoms of gout? ------------Correct Answer-------------------
-Patients present with redness, warmth, swelling of joints
Discomfort on sets during night or early morning
What is septic arthritis? ------------Correct Answer--------------------A painful joint
infection caused by bacteria
It occurs when germs enter the joint, often through a wound or via the
bloodstream
Also known as infectious arthritis or pyogenic arthritis
What does pyogenic mean? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Refers to
something that produces or is related to pus
What are the signs and symptoms of septic arthritis? ------------Correct Answer-----
---------------Present with inflammation and acute pain around the joint, fever and
malaise may occur
, How is septic arthritis diagnosed ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
definitive diagnosis is needed: detection of bacteria from blood or synovial fluid
Joint aspiration is required (culture)
What are treatments for septic arthritis? ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Drainage of joint
Joint immobilization
Antibiotic therapy (IV initially)
What causes muscle spasms? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Often
results from injury to the musculoskeletal system
Thought to be caused by a flood of sensory impulses coming to the spinal cord
from the injured area
What causes muscle spasticity? ------------Correct Answer--------------------Results
from damage to neurons within the central nervous system