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Which of the following is a characteristic of osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of osteoarthritis?
- It is caused by autoimmune response
- It is the most common form of arthritis (correct)
- It is associated with symmetrical, bilateral pain
- It primarily affects the synovial cells
What is a key teaching point for hip fracture recovery?
What is a key teaching point for hip fracture recovery?
- Raise head of bed > 60 degrees for comfort
- Avoid crossing legs/excessive weight bearing (correct)
- Keep leg adducted to prevent strain
- Flex affected leg > 90 degrees for flexibility
What is the effect of age on calcitonin levels in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the effect of age on calcitonin levels in the musculoskeletal system?
- Decreased with age (correct)
- Fluctuates unpredictably with age
- Increased with age
- Remains constant with age
What is the primary cause of pain in osteoarthritis?
What is the primary cause of pain in osteoarthritis?
What is the characteristic feature of rheumatoid arthritis pain?
What is the characteristic feature of rheumatoid arthritis pain?
What happens to a patient with dementia after surgery?
What happens to a patient with dementia after surgery?
What should be monitored to prevent complications in hip fracture recovery?
What should be monitored to prevent complications in hip fracture recovery?
What should be avoided to prevent complications in hip fracture recovery?
What should be avoided to prevent complications in hip fracture recovery?
What is the effect of age on estrogen levels in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the effect of age on estrogen levels in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the impact of PTH (parathyroid hormone) with age in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the impact of PTH (parathyroid hormone) with age in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the primary characteristic of delirium superimposed on dementia?
What is the primary characteristic of delirium superimposed on dementia?
What is the impact of age on calcitonin levels in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the impact of age on calcitonin levels in the musculoskeletal system?
Which teaching point is crucial for hip fracture recovery to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which teaching point is crucial for hip fracture recovery to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is the main cause of pain in osteoarthritis?
What is the main cause of pain in osteoarthritis?
What is the primary characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis pain?
What is the primary characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis pain?
What is the effect of age on estrogen levels in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the effect of age on estrogen levels in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the impact of age-related decline on PTH (parathyroid hormone) in the musculoskeletal system?
What is the impact of age-related decline on PTH (parathyroid hormone) in the musculoskeletal system?
What should be avoided to prevent complications in hip fracture recovery?
What should be avoided to prevent complications in hip fracture recovery?
What is the characteristic feature of osteoarthritis pain?
What is the characteristic feature of osteoarthritis pain?
What is the primary characteristic of dementia superimposed on delirium?
What is the primary characteristic of dementia superimposed on delirium?
