32 Questions
What is a common symptom experienced by the patient described in the text?
Worsening of symptoms before bedtime
Which demographic group is more likely to be affected by rheumatoid arthritis?
People over the age of 60
What is the purpose of an arthrodesis procedure?
To fuse together the ends of bones in the affected joint
Which procedure involves completely removing the synovium within the joint?
Procedure involving synovium removal
What intervention would be most appropriate for a patient experiencing a flare-up with rheumatoid arthritis?
Applying wrist splints
Which symptom is commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups?
Severe joint pain and swelling
What symptom is characteristic of inflammation of the synovium?
Stiffness and pain worst in the morning
Why is rheumatoid arthritis difficult to diagnose?
The symptoms mimic those of other diseases
What is a key factor in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?
Positive Antinuclear antibody test
How does Sjogren's syndrome manifest?
Dryness of the eyes and mouth glands
What is vasculitis?
Inflammation of blood vessels
Which diagnostic test is more sensitive and new for rheumatoid arthritis?
Citrulline antibody test
What is typically NOT prescribed for osteoarthritis?
Oral corticosteroids
What is the meaning of the root word MYELO in medical terminology?
Marrow
Which pathogen is commonly associated with inflammation?
Staphylococcus aureus
What is a common sign of osteomyelitis?
Leukocytosis and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
What diagnostic tool is typically used to confirm osteomyelitis?
Bone scan
What is a common management approach for osteomyelitis?
Wound debridement
What year was the term AIDS used for the first time?
1982
Who discovered the Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type III (HTLV III) in 1984?
Dr. Robert Gallo
Which basketball star announced in 1991 that he was HIV-positive?
Magic Johnson
What year did the FDA approve the first HIV anti-HIV drug?
1987
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
Which retrovirus belongs to a subgroup known as lentiviruses or 'slow' viruses?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
What is the primary function of cartilage in osteoarthritis?
Provide a protective mechanism for bones to slide and glide
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of osteoarthritis?
Symmetrical joint pain
What is the medical term for the grating sound of bones in osteoarthritis?
Crepitus
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis?
Sedentary lifestyle
How does osteoarthritis differ from rheumatoid arthritis?
It primarily involves the synovium
What is the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis?
Knees
'Heberden's nodes' are commonly observed in which joints in osteoarthritis?
Distal interphalangeal joints
'Sunrise stiffness' lasting less than 30 minutes is often experienced in which condition?
Osteoarthritis
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