30 Questions
Which age group is fibrositis most common in?
Middle-aged people
Which gender is rheumatoid arthritis more common in?
Women
Which racial group is polymyalgia rheumatica more common in?
Whites
Which disease has an indeterminate onset?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Which disease has an acute manner of appearance?
Septic arthritis
Which disease has a chronic duration of symptoms and signs?
Osteoarthritis
Which disease has a migratory character?
Rheumatic fever
Which of the following is a function of the musculoskeletal system?
Provides stability and mobility
Which type of joint allows movement in multiple planes?
Diarthroses
Which system is responsible for the mobility of the joint?
Neuromuscular system
What is the term for the increase in muscle size?
Hypertrophy
What is the term for the normal muscle tension?
Normal
What is the term for the inappropriate vascularization of muscles?
Inappropriate vascularization
What information is important to consider when evaluating a patient's musculoskeletal system?
Age, sex, race
Which one of the following is NOT a possible cause of back pain?
High fever
Which one of the following is a common symptom of back pain?
Tingling sensation in the legs
Which one of the following is NOT a possible treatment for back pain?
Heavy weightlifting
Which one of the following is NOT a possible cause of joint deformity?
High humidity
Which one of the following is a possible sign of rheumatoid arthritis?
Creptations in the joint
Which one of the following is NOT a possible assessment method in the physical examination for joint diseases?
Measurement of blood pressure
Which one of the following is a possible sign of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Butterfly-like erythema on the face
Which of the following is a characteristic of rheumatoid nodules?
They are firm and non-tender
Which of the following is a characteristic of gouty tophi?
They are smaller and harder than rheumatoid nodules
How is the mobility of the lumbar spine determined?
By measuring the distance of the fingers from the floor when the patient bends forward with fingers extended to the floor and legs extended at the knees
What is the purpose of Schober's test?
To measure the mobility of the lumbar spine
Which of the following is a basic movement in movable joints?
All of the above
What deformity is characterized by fixed flexion at the PIP joint with hyperextension at the DIP joint?
Boutonnière deformity
What is the characteristic of pes planus?
Flat foot
What is the normal status of extremities according to the text?
Extremities with preserved active and passive mobility
What is the purpose of palpation of peripheral arteries?
To assess the pulsations of the peripheral arteries
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