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What is the main cause of gout?
What is the main cause of gout?
- Fasting diet
- Emotional stress triggers
- Production of uric acid crystal deposits in joints (correct)
- Consuming high amounts of alcohol
What is the primary treatment approach for Lupus Erythematosus?
What is the primary treatment approach for Lupus Erythematosus?
- NSAIDs and corticosteroids (correct)
- Physical therapy only
- Surgical intervention
- Antibiotics
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for gout attacks?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for gout attacks?
- Surgery
- Emotional stress
- Alcohol consumption
- Regular exercise (correct)
Which condition involves chronic hardening and shrinking of connective tissues?
Which condition involves chronic hardening and shrinking of connective tissues?
What is the characteristic rash found in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus often described as?
What is the characteristic rash found in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus often described as?
What is the recommended treatment for gout attacks lasting between 3 to 14 days?
What is the recommended treatment for gout attacks lasting between 3 to 14 days?
How can secondary gout be related?
How can secondary gout be related?
Which vitamin deficiency in childhood leads to Rickets?
Which vitamin deficiency in childhood leads to Rickets?
What is the characteristic symptom of Osteomalacia in adulthood?
What is the characteristic symptom of Osteomalacia in adulthood?
What can lead to permanent joint damage and restricted movement in gout patients?
What can lead to permanent joint damage and restricted movement in gout patients?
Which of the following food types is high in purines?
Which of the following food types is high in purines?
Which medication is used for long-term prevention of gout by preventing kidneys from reabsorbing uric acid?
Which medication is used for long-term prevention of gout by preventing kidneys from reabsorbing uric acid?
What should be done to prevent swelling and maintain muscle strength when wearing a cast?
What should be done to prevent swelling and maintain muscle strength when wearing a cast?
What should be worn when having a foot or leg cast?
What should be worn when having a foot or leg cast?
What is the risk of sticking objects inside a cast?
What is the risk of sticking objects inside a cast?
How should a wet synthetic cast be treated?
How should a wet synthetic cast be treated?
What should be done if a cast develops a foul odor or unrelenting itching?
What should be done if a cast develops a foul odor or unrelenting itching?
Why should furniture be protected when resting the cast on it?
Why should furniture be protected when resting the cast on it?
What food should a person avoid to help the body process purines effectively?
What food should a person avoid to help the body process purines effectively?
Why should a person limit alcohol consumption to manage uric acid levels effectively?
Why should a person limit alcohol consumption to manage uric acid levels effectively?
What is the recommended initial treatment for traumatic injuries around a joint?
What is the recommended initial treatment for traumatic injuries around a joint?
Which type of cast allows for X-rays to be taken without removing it?
Which type of cast allows for X-rays to be taken without removing it?
How should a patient in a cast or splint be advised to prevent complications?
How should a patient in a cast or splint be advised to prevent complications?
What is the purpose of traction in orthopedic care?
What is the purpose of traction in orthopedic care?
Which type of traction is applied with weights attached to a spreader bar below the foot?
Which type of traction is applied with weights attached to a spreader bar below the foot?
What is the main purpose of skeletal traction in orthopedic care?
What is the main purpose of skeletal traction in orthopedic care?
Why are shoulder dislocations managed with skeletal traction?
Why are shoulder dislocations managed with skeletal traction?
What should be done if a synthetic cast becomes wet?
What should be done if a synthetic cast becomes wet?
What is a common symptom of bursitis?
What is a common symptom of bursitis?
Which condition is caused by compression neuropathy of the median nerve in the wrist?
Which condition is caused by compression neuropathy of the median nerve in the wrist?
How can rotator cuff injuries be treated?
How can rotator cuff injuries be treated?
What is a common cause of lateral epicondylitis?
What is a common cause of lateral epicondylitis?
How can arthritis be managed?
How can arthritis be managed?
What is a symptom of tenosynovitis?
What is a symptom of tenosynovitis?
How can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated?
How can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated?
What is a common goal in managing arthritis?
What is a common goal in managing arthritis?
How can bursitis be managed?
How can bursitis be managed?
What is a symptom of ankylosing spondylitis?
What is a symptom of ankylosing spondylitis?
