Pathophysiology Exam
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Question 1
An infection in a bone is known as which of the following?
A. Osteomyelitis
B. Rickets
C. Osteitis
D. Osteochondroma
Question 2
Which of the following terms describes the wasting away or deterioration of muscle?
A. Ankylosis
B. Atrophy
C. Hypertrophy
D. Myositis
Question 3
Which bone disorder is characterised by increased osteoclast activity, abnormal bone
destruction, remodelling of bone,and bone deformities?
A. Paget disease
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Rickets
D. Osteomalacia
Question 4
What causes osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disorder?
A. Buildup of uric acid crystals
B. Immune system dysfunction
C. Having a history of psoriasis
D. Wear and tear of a localized joint
Question 5
What happens to a client with muscular dystrophy?
A. Muscular dystrophy leads to an increased production of fat and fibrous tissue
B. Muscular dystrophy results in progressive loss of fat and fibrous tissue
C. Muscular dystrophy results in progressive loss of muscle tissue
D. Muscular dystrophy leads to an increased ability to generate muscle
Question 6
Which fracture occurs in the skull when the broken piece is forced inward on the brain?
A. Greenstick fracture
B. Depressed fracture
C. Pathologic fracture
D. Stress fracture
Question 7
, Which location is the site for T cell mutation?
A. Thyroid