APEA PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ACTUAL 500
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ A 54-year-old woman reports left wrist stiffness at rest and with
movement. An X-ray of the left wrist identifies joint space
narrowing, bony erosion in the joint, and reduced bone density
surrounding the joint. What is the probable diagnosis?
Bursitis
Osteoarthritis
Systemic lupus
Rheumatoid arthritis
Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis
◉ A lateral deviation of the spinal column that may cause rotation or
deformity in the vertebrae is termed:
scoliosis.
osteoporosis.
Legg Calve Perthes disease.
Osgood Schlatter disease.
Answer: scoliosis.
,◉ Synovial fluid does NOT:
reduce the friction between articular cartilage of synovial joints
during movement.
provide nutrition to the avascular articular cartilage.
regenerate bone epiphyses.
aid in shock absorption.
Answer: regenerate bone epiphyses.
◉ The most common site of curvature in a patient with scoliosis is:
the left cervical spine.
the right lumbar spine.
the left lumbar spine.
the right thoracic spine.
Answer: the right thoracic spine.
◉ The pathologic hallmark of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is:
inflamed synovial tissue.
osteophyte development.
subchondral sclerosis.
popliteal cyst rupture.
Answer: inflamed synovial tissue.
,◉ The skeletal disorder characterized by loss of total bone mass and
increased bone fragility is termed:
rickets.
osteomalacia.
osteopenia.
osteoporosis.
Answer: osteoporosis.
◉ A 50-year-old woman reports morning joint stiffness that lasts
less than 1 hour and resumes after activity. During physical
examination, the NP detects crepitus. This symptom indicates:
rheumatoid arthritis.
bursitis.
tendonitis.
osteoarthritis.
Answer: osteoarthritis.
◉ Which one of the following diseases is associated with
neuromuscular scoliosis?
Fibromyalgia
Spinal stenosis
Cerebral palsy
Multiple sclerosis
, Answer: Cerebral palsy
◉ 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.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ A 54-year-old woman reports left wrist stiffness at rest and with
movement. An X-ray of the left wrist identifies joint space
narrowing, bony erosion in the joint, and reduced bone density
surrounding the joint. What is the probable diagnosis?
Bursitis
Osteoarthritis
Systemic lupus
Rheumatoid arthritis
Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis
◉ A lateral deviation of the spinal column that may cause rotation or
deformity in the vertebrae is termed:
scoliosis.
osteoporosis.
Legg Calve Perthes disease.
Osgood Schlatter disease.
Answer: scoliosis.
,◉ Synovial fluid does NOT:
reduce the friction between articular cartilage of synovial joints
during movement.
provide nutrition to the avascular articular cartilage.
regenerate bone epiphyses.
aid in shock absorption.
Answer: regenerate bone epiphyses.
◉ The most common site of curvature in a patient with scoliosis is:
the left cervical spine.
the right lumbar spine.
the left lumbar spine.
the right thoracic spine.
Answer: the right thoracic spine.
◉ The pathologic hallmark of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is:
inflamed synovial tissue.
osteophyte development.
subchondral sclerosis.
popliteal cyst rupture.
Answer: inflamed synovial tissue.
,◉ The skeletal disorder characterized by loss of total bone mass and
increased bone fragility is termed:
rickets.
osteomalacia.
osteopenia.
osteoporosis.
Answer: osteoporosis.
◉ A 50-year-old woman reports morning joint stiffness that lasts
less than 1 hour and resumes after activity. During physical
examination, the NP detects crepitus. This symptom indicates:
rheumatoid arthritis.
bursitis.
tendonitis.
osteoarthritis.
Answer: osteoarthritis.
◉ Which one of the following diseases is associated with
neuromuscular scoliosis?
Fibromyalgia
Spinal stenosis
Cerebral palsy
Multiple sclerosis
, Answer: Cerebral palsy
◉ 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.
