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 (D)</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) (C)</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. (A)</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. (B)</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. (D)</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. (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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