Methylprednisolone (Medrol) Overview Quiz

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What is a common symptom experienced by the patient described in the text?

Worsening of symptoms before bedtime (correct)

Symmetrical pain and stiffness on the body

Pain and stiffness aggravated by extreme temperature changes

Experiencing fatigue and fever

Which demographic group is more likely to be affected by rheumatoid arthritis?

Men and women equally

People over the age of 60 (correct)

Men over the age of 60

Women under the age of 40

What is the purpose of an arthrodesis procedure?

To assist the patient with applying wrist splints

To replace the affected joint with an artificial one

To perform deep massage therapy to the wrist joints

To fuse together the ends of bones in the affected joint (correct)

Which procedure involves completely removing the synovium within the joint?

Procedure involving synovium removal Signup and view all the answers

What intervention would be most appropriate for a patient experiencing a flare-up with rheumatoid arthritis?

Applying wrist splints Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups?

Severe joint pain and swelling Signup and view all the answers

What symptom is characteristic of inflammation of the synovium?

Stiffness and pain worst in the morning Signup and view all the answers

Why is rheumatoid arthritis difficult to diagnose?

The symptoms mimic those of other diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

Positive Antinuclear antibody test Signup and view all the answers

How does Sjogren's syndrome manifest?

Dryness of the eyes and mouth glands Signup and view all the answers

What is vasculitis?

Inflammation of blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is more sensitive and new for rheumatoid arthritis?

Citrulline antibody test Signup and view all the answers

What is typically NOT prescribed for osteoarthritis?

Oral corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the root word MYELO in medical terminology?

Marrow Signup and view all the answers

Which pathogen is commonly associated with inflammation?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

What is a common sign of osteomyelitis?

Leukocytosis and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) Signup and view all the answers

What diagnostic tool is typically used to confirm osteomyelitis?

Bone scan Signup and view all the answers

What is a common management approach for osteomyelitis?

Wound debridement Signup and view all the answers

What year was the term AIDS used for the first time?

1982 Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered the Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type III (HTLV III) in 1984?

Dr. Robert Gallo Signup and view all the answers

Which basketball star announced in 1991 that he was HIV-positive?

Magic Johnson Signup and view all the answers

What year did the FDA approve the first HIV anti-HIV drug?

1987 Signup and view all the answers

In 1993, how was AIDS redefined by the CDC?

> Presence of HIV infection and CD4 + cell count of 200 cells per microliter of blood or less Signup and view all the answers

Which retrovirus belongs to a subgroup known as lentiviruses or 'slow' viruses?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cartilage in osteoarthritis?

Provide a protective mechanism for bones to slide and glide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of osteoarthritis?

Symmetrical joint pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for the grating sound of bones in osteoarthritis?

Crepitus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis?

Sedentary lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

How does osteoarthritis differ from rheumatoid arthritis?

It primarily involves the synovium Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis?

Knees Signup and view all the answers

'Heberden's nodes' are commonly observed in which joints in osteoarthritis?

Distal interphalangeal joints Signup and view all the answers

'Sunrise stiffness' lasting less than 30 minutes is often experienced in which condition?

Osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers