13.E Osteoarthritis Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Which of the following is a key factor in the progression of osteoarthritis?
A) Excessive muscle growth around the joint
✔✔B) Degeneration and thinning of the joint cartilage
C) Overproduction of synovial fluid
D) Sudden onset of severe swelling
What does the presence of Heberden's nodes indicate in a patient with osteoarthritis?
✔✔A) Joint degeneration, often in the fingers
B) Infection in the joint
C) Muscle atrophy in the affected area
D) Inflammation of the surrounding tissue
How can an individualized exercise plan help manage osteoarthritis symptoms?
✔✔A) It improves joint flexibility and reduces pain
B) It cures the disease
C) It accelerates bone regrowth
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,D) It completely eliminates the need for medications
What is the role of joint supplements, such as glucosamine and chondroitin, in osteoarthritis?
A) They act as a cure for osteoarthritis
✔✔B) They may help reduce pain and improve joint function
C) They are only effective for younger patients
D) They increase the rate of cartilage breakdown
Why is it important for someone with osteoarthritis to maintain a healthy weight?
✔✔A) It reduces strain on weight-bearing joints and helps manage pain
B) It accelerates the healing of cartilage
C) It leads to faster recovery after surgery
D) It prevents bone fractures
What is one of the first signs of osteoarthritis in weight-bearing joints?
A) Severe muscle cramps
✔✔B) Joint stiffness and pain after activity
C) Numbness in the affected area
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, D) Excessive redness and warmth in the joint
What is the primary function of physical therapy in managing osteoarthritis?
✔✔A) To improve joint mobility, strength, and function
B) To completely regenerate cartilage
C) To prevent the need for surgery
D) To reduce the body's immune response
How does osteoarthritis affect daily activities for patients?
✔✔A) It can limit movement and cause pain during routine tasks
B) It causes no impact on daily functioning
C) It leads to increased energy levels
D) It improves flexibility and mobility
What kind of joint is typically most affected by osteoarthritis?
✔✔A) Synovial joints, especially those that bear weight
B) Cartilaginous joints in the spine
C) Fibrous joints, like the skull sutures
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Answers Graded A+
Which of the following is a key factor in the progression of osteoarthritis?
A) Excessive muscle growth around the joint
✔✔B) Degeneration and thinning of the joint cartilage
C) Overproduction of synovial fluid
D) Sudden onset of severe swelling
What does the presence of Heberden's nodes indicate in a patient with osteoarthritis?
✔✔A) Joint degeneration, often in the fingers
B) Infection in the joint
C) Muscle atrophy in the affected area
D) Inflammation of the surrounding tissue
How can an individualized exercise plan help manage osteoarthritis symptoms?
✔✔A) It improves joint flexibility and reduces pain
B) It cures the disease
C) It accelerates bone regrowth
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,D) It completely eliminates the need for medications
What is the role of joint supplements, such as glucosamine and chondroitin, in osteoarthritis?
A) They act as a cure for osteoarthritis
✔✔B) They may help reduce pain and improve joint function
C) They are only effective for younger patients
D) They increase the rate of cartilage breakdown
Why is it important for someone with osteoarthritis to maintain a healthy weight?
✔✔A) It reduces strain on weight-bearing joints and helps manage pain
B) It accelerates the healing of cartilage
C) It leads to faster recovery after surgery
D) It prevents bone fractures
What is one of the first signs of osteoarthritis in weight-bearing joints?
A) Severe muscle cramps
✔✔B) Joint stiffness and pain after activity
C) Numbness in the affected area
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, D) Excessive redness and warmth in the joint
What is the primary function of physical therapy in managing osteoarthritis?
✔✔A) To improve joint mobility, strength, and function
B) To completely regenerate cartilage
C) To prevent the need for surgery
D) To reduce the body's immune response
How does osteoarthritis affect daily activities for patients?
✔✔A) It can limit movement and cause pain during routine tasks
B) It causes no impact on daily functioning
C) It leads to increased energy levels
D) It improves flexibility and mobility
What kind of joint is typically most affected by osteoarthritis?
✔✔A) Synovial joints, especially those that bear weight
B) Cartilaginous joints in the spine
C) Fibrous joints, like the skull sutures
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