Health History: Acute vs Chronic Joint Pain Assessment
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Health History: Acute vs Chronic Joint Pain Assessment

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Which type of disorders are commonly associated with morning stiffness that gradually improves with activity?

  • Noninflammatory disorders like osteoarthritis
  • Degenerative disorders like fibromyalgia
  • Inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis (correct)
  • Infectious disorders like septic arthritis

    • What type of arthritis is characterized by intermittent stiffness and gelling?

  • Osteoarthritis (correct)
  • Septic arthritis
  • Crystalline arthritis
  • Traumatic arthritis

    • Which disorder is associated with fever and chills along with inflammation?

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Septic arthritis (correct)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Rheumatoid arthritis

    • What type of joint pain can be caused by infection from gonorrhea or rheumatic fever?

    <p>Oligoarticular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder presents with joint pain that is typically polyarticular and may be viral or inflammatory?

    <p>Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between acute joint pain and chronic joint pain?

    <p>Acute pain lasts up to 6 weeks, while chronic pain lasts &gt;12 weeks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is assessing the onset of joint pain especially important?

    <p>To identify if the pain developed rapidly or insidiously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might acute septic arthritis or crystalline arthritis be suggested by?

    <p>Severe pain of rapid onset in a red swollen joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one determine if joint pain is inflammatory or noninflammatory?

    <p>By examining the mechanisms involved, such as interleukins and tumor necrosis factor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In children, what condition should be considered if joint pain is present in a bone contiguous to a joint?

    <p>Osteomyelitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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