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PATHOLOGY CHAP. 4 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what is the mild, insignificant form of spina bifida called - Answer-spina bifida occulta
in spina bifida, what is it called when only the meninges are herniated posteriorly -
Answer-meningocele
in spina bifida, what is called when the meninges and the spinal cord are herniated
posteriorly - Answer-myelomeningocele
what is a common complication during spinda bifida repair - Answer-hydrocephalus
for osteopetrosis would a tech increase or decrease technical factors - Answer-increase
technical factors to compensate for the increase in bone formation
for osteogenesis imperecta would a tech increase or decrease technical factors -
Answer-decrease technical factors to make up for the loss of bone quality
which disease process is associated with a bowing deformity of the femurs and
greenstick fx's. Treated with large doses of vitamin D and/or cod liver oil - Answer-
Rickets (metabolic)
How does *Rickets* present in radiography? - Answer-widened zone of provisional
calcification and metaphyseal splaying and fraying. (becomes widened)
which chronic systemic disease of unknown cause that appears primarily as an
inflammatory arthritis of the small joint of the hands and feet - Answer-Rheumatoid
arthritis
Are women or men affected by Rheumatoid arthritis more - Answer-women are 3x more
likely to be diagnosed with RA
what is the typical onset of Rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-age 40
which pathology begins as inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines the joints. -
Answer-rheumatoid arthritis
what pathology has uric acid crystal deposits in the joints causing inflammatory
response and then degenerative changes - Answer-Gout (metabolic)
what are the potential reasons for gout - Answer-1. renal excretory problems
, 2. genetic factors
what is the most common location for gout - Answer-1st mtp or 1st mcp
what are some of the risk factors that increase occurrence of gout - Answer-1. genetics
2. intake of fructose
3. alcohol
4. obesity
5. CHF
6. poor kidney function
7. red meat (purines)
what bone infection that can be acute or chronic and usually a result from a bacterial
agent - Answer-Osteomyelitis (Inflammatory)
which pathology can sometimes result from septic arthritis and penetrating trauma -
Answer-osteomyelitis
What are the signs for osteomyelitis - Answer-1. soft tissue swelling
2. loss of cortical margins
3. periosteal reaction
4. sequestrum formation
which pathology can lead to an abscess forming especially at the end of long bones
(Brodie's Abscess) - Answer-Osteomyelitis
How does osteomyelitis appear on x-ray? - Answer-ragged moth eaten appearance at
the later stages of disease processes
what is the progression of rheumatoid arthrities - Answer-1. synovitis -inflammation of
the synovial membrane
2. pannus - formation of granulation tissue destroying joint capsule
3. fibrous ankylosis - scar formation occludes joint space accompanies by bone atrophy
4. ankylosis - fused joint
what is a form of spinal arthritis that affects mostly males and originates at the lumbar
spine eventually causing ankylosis of the vertebrae and SI joints - Answer-ankylosing
spondylitis
what is the term used to describe the appearance of ankylosing spondylitis -
Answer-'bamboo' appearance
what treatment is usually prescribed for ankylosing spondylitis - Answer-1. analgesics
2. steroids
what pathology involves the inflammation of the bursa - Answer-bursitis
PATHOLOGY CHAP. 4 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what is the mild, insignificant form of spina bifida called - Answer-spina bifida occulta
in spina bifida, what is it called when only the meninges are herniated posteriorly -
Answer-meningocele
in spina bifida, what is called when the meninges and the spinal cord are herniated
posteriorly - Answer-myelomeningocele
what is a common complication during spinda bifida repair - Answer-hydrocephalus
for osteopetrosis would a tech increase or decrease technical factors - Answer-increase
technical factors to compensate for the increase in bone formation
for osteogenesis imperecta would a tech increase or decrease technical factors -
Answer-decrease technical factors to make up for the loss of bone quality
which disease process is associated with a bowing deformity of the femurs and
greenstick fx's. Treated with large doses of vitamin D and/or cod liver oil - Answer-
Rickets (metabolic)
How does *Rickets* present in radiography? - Answer-widened zone of provisional
calcification and metaphyseal splaying and fraying. (becomes widened)
which chronic systemic disease of unknown cause that appears primarily as an
inflammatory arthritis of the small joint of the hands and feet - Answer-Rheumatoid
arthritis
Are women or men affected by Rheumatoid arthritis more - Answer-women are 3x more
likely to be diagnosed with RA
what is the typical onset of Rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-age 40
which pathology begins as inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines the joints. -
Answer-rheumatoid arthritis
what pathology has uric acid crystal deposits in the joints causing inflammatory
response and then degenerative changes - Answer-Gout (metabolic)
what are the potential reasons for gout - Answer-1. renal excretory problems
, 2. genetic factors
what is the most common location for gout - Answer-1st mtp or 1st mcp
what are some of the risk factors that increase occurrence of gout - Answer-1. genetics
2. intake of fructose
3. alcohol
4. obesity
5. CHF
6. poor kidney function
7. red meat (purines)
what bone infection that can be acute or chronic and usually a result from a bacterial
agent - Answer-Osteomyelitis (Inflammatory)
which pathology can sometimes result from septic arthritis and penetrating trauma -
Answer-osteomyelitis
What are the signs for osteomyelitis - Answer-1. soft tissue swelling
2. loss of cortical margins
3. periosteal reaction
4. sequestrum formation
which pathology can lead to an abscess forming especially at the end of long bones
(Brodie's Abscess) - Answer-Osteomyelitis
How does osteomyelitis appear on x-ray? - Answer-ragged moth eaten appearance at
the later stages of disease processes
what is the progression of rheumatoid arthrities - Answer-1. synovitis -inflammation of
the synovial membrane
2. pannus - formation of granulation tissue destroying joint capsule
3. fibrous ankylosis - scar formation occludes joint space accompanies by bone atrophy
4. ankylosis - fused joint
what is a form of spinal arthritis that affects mostly males and originates at the lumbar
spine eventually causing ankylosis of the vertebrae and SI joints - Answer-ankylosing
spondylitis
what is the term used to describe the appearance of ankylosing spondylitis -
Answer-'bamboo' appearance
what treatment is usually prescribed for ankylosing spondylitis - Answer-1. analgesics
2. steroids
what pathology involves the inflammation of the bursa - Answer-bursitis
