practice test questions: osteoarthritis (from Case Files: Internal Medicine 5e) Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

practice test questions: osteoarthritis
(from Case Files: Internal Medicine 5e)
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

Which of the following is most likely to be associated with advanced OA?




A

Disability with recurrent falls and inability to live alone




B

Joints with redness and effusion




C

Best treated with oral steroids




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,D

Improvement throughout the day after approximately 1 to 2 hours of "unfreezing

the joint" - Correct answer-The correct answer is A.




Explanation:

Osteoarthritis is a major cause of decreased functional status in elderly patients and

requires ongoing treatment and evaluation by the physician to try to improve

symptoms and to promote mobility. Oral steroids are not helpful in this condition.

Joints that exhibit redness and effusion are less likely to be due OA.

advanced OA occurs in the elderly

Symmetric bilateral ulnar deviation of both hands in a 42-year-old woman




A

Gonococcal arthritis




B

Gout

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, C

Pseudogout




D

Osteoarthritis




E

Rheumatoid arthritis




F

Systemic lupus erythematosus - Correct answer-The correct answer is E.




Explanation:




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