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Where are common sites for gouty tophi to develop?
Where are common sites for gouty tophi to develop?
- Olecranon bursa, helix of the ear, and extensor aspects of the fingers (correct)
- Back of the neck and behind the knees
- Palms of the hands and soles of the feet
- Lower back and shoulders
What can happen to the overlying skin of gouty tophi?
What can happen to the overlying skin of gouty tophi?
- It may ulcerate, discharge crystals, and become infected (correct)
- It becomes overly sensitive
- It turns red
- It becomes thinner
Which of the following conditions can be associated with elevated uric acid levels?
Which of the following conditions can be associated with elevated uric acid levels?
- Chronic anemia
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Gout (correct)
What is a common musculoskeletal investigation for detecting neutrophilia?
What is a common musculoskeletal investigation for detecting neutrophilia?
What can be a possible cause of leukopenia in a patient with musculoskeletal issues?
What can be a possible cause of leukopenia in a patient with musculoskeletal issues?
In what condition might you observe an elevated ESR/plasma viscosity?
In what condition might you observe an elevated ESR/plasma viscosity?
Which medication can potentially cause osteonecrosis?
Which medication can potentially cause osteonecrosis?
A patient with a family history of which disease is at risk of developing inflammatory arthritis?
A patient with a family history of which disease is at risk of developing inflammatory arthritis?
Which lifestyle factor can contribute to the development of gout?
Which lifestyle factor can contribute to the development of gout?
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to ask when assessing joint pain?
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to ask when assessing joint pain?
Which medication has been associated with arthralgia?
Which medication has been associated with arthralgia?
Which of the following is NOT a common systemic disease symptom to ask about?
Which of the following is NOT a common systemic disease symptom to ask about?
Which occupational group is at risk of developing fatigue fractures?
Which occupational group is at risk of developing fatigue fractures?
Which medication can cause myopathy?
Which medication can cause myopathy?
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to ask when assessing for musculoskeletal pain?
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to ask when assessing for musculoskeletal pain?
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to ask when assessing for skin changes?
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to ask when assessing for skin changes?
Which of the following is NOT a typical physical exam finding to assess for when examining a joint?
Which of the following is NOT a typical physical exam finding to assess for when examining a joint?
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to ask when assessing for neurological symptoms?
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to ask when assessing for neurological symptoms?
Which of the following diseases is most commonly associated with an increase in glomerular disease?
Which of the following diseases is most commonly associated with an increase in glomerular disease?
Which of the following antibodies is highly specific for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Which of the following antibodies is highly specific for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Which of the following investigations is most commonly used for detecting jointspace loss in osteoarthritis?
Which of the following investigations is most commonly used for detecting jointspace loss in osteoarthritis?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by the presence of Looser’s zones in bone?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by the presence of Looser’s zones in bone?
Which of the following antibodies is present in 15% of the normal population?
Which of the following antibodies is present in 15% of the normal population?
Which of the following investigations is most commonly used for detecting osteophytes in osteoarthritis?
Which of the following investigations is most commonly used for detecting osteophytes in osteoarthritis?
What activities of daily living are most commonly affected by a medical condition?
What activities of daily living are most commonly affected by a medical condition?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the head?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the head?
What is the purpose of asking about functional independence during a medical interview?
What is the purpose of asking about functional independence during a medical interview?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the gastrointestinal system?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the gastrointestinal system?
What is the purpose of asking about the use of stairs during a medical interview?
What is the purpose of asking about the use of stairs during a medical interview?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the musculoskeletal system?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the musculoskeletal system?
What is the purpose of asking about the patient's ability to cook, clean, and do housework during a medical interview?
What is the purpose of asking about the patient's ability to cook, clean, and do housework during a medical interview?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the neurologic system?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the neurologic system?
What is the purpose of asking about the patient's ability to shop during a medical interview?
What is the purpose of asking about the patient's ability to shop during a medical interview?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the psychiatric system?
Which of the following is a common question asked during the review of systems related to the psychiatric system?
