NOTCE Exam questions with correct answers

Rheumatoid Arthritis characteristics CORRECT ANSWER Characterized by non-specific, symmetric, inflammation of peripheral joints usually resulting in progressive destruction of articular and periarticular structures What joints does Rheumatoid Arthritis most commonly effect? CORRECT ANSWER PIP and MP Swan Neck Deformity results in... CORRECT ANSWER Results in PIP hyperextension and DIP flexion Boutonniere Deformity results in... CORRECT ANSWER Results in DIP hyperextension and PIP flexion Ulnar Drift/Deviation CORRECT ANSWER joint changes involving the destruction and loosening of radial collateral ligament Nalebuff Thumb Deformities CORRECT ANSWER Type I: Boutonniere, CMCJ unaffected, passively correctable - Usually seen in RA Type II: Boutonniere, CMCJ unaffected, adduction deformity - Usually seen in OA