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What is the primary cause of malignant hyperthermia?
What is the primary cause of malignant hyperthermia?
- A side effect of chronic fatigue
- Genetic mutation, often hereditary (correct)
- An allergic reaction to anesthetics
- Muscle breakdown due to fever
What is the result of rhabdomyolysis on the kidneys?
What is the result of rhabdomyolysis on the kidneys?
- Muscle weakness
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Acute renal failure (correct)
- Chronic kidney disease
What is the diagnostic marker for rhabdomyolysis?
What is the diagnostic marker for rhabdomyolysis?
- Blood urea nitrogen level above 20
- Creatine kinase level above 500 units/L
- White blood cell count above 10,000
- Enzyme level reaching about 1000 units/L (correct)
What is the primary goal of treating rhabdomyolysis?
What is the primary goal of treating rhabdomyolysis?
What is the characteristic triad of manifestations of rhabdomyolysis?
What is the characteristic triad of manifestations of rhabdomyolysis?
What is the significance of the MHS gene in relation to malignant hyperthermia?
What is the significance of the MHS gene in relation to malignant hyperthermia?
Which type of arthritis is characterized by wear and tear, causing cartilage damage and bone restructuring?
Which type of arthritis is characterized by wear and tear, causing cartilage damage and bone restructuring?
What is the primary risk factor for Osteomalacia?
What is the primary risk factor for Osteomalacia?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is the term for the loss of ability of tissues to perform/function as intended?
What is the term for the loss of ability of tissues to perform/function as intended?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Osteoporosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Osteoporosis?
What is the term for the muscle shrinkage that results in decreased muscle mass/density?
What is the term for the muscle shrinkage that results in decreased muscle mass/density?
What is the term for the increased pressure within a muscle compartment?
What is the term for the increased pressure within a muscle compartment?
What is the severe allergic reaction to anesthetics?
What is the severe allergic reaction to anesthetics?
What are the clinical manifestations of Compartment Syndrome?
What are the clinical manifestations of Compartment Syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Osteoporosis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Osteoporosis?
What is the primary characteristic of fibromyalgia?
What is the primary characteristic of fibromyalgia?
What is the name of the disease that results from the breakdown of purines, often associated with red meats and alcohol?
What is the name of the disease that results from the breakdown of purines, often associated with red meats and alcohol?
What is the term for the presence of tophi in the body?
What is the term for the presence of tophi in the body?
What is the name of the disease that affects the spine or sacroiliac joints, resulting in stiffening and fusion of those joints?
What is the name of the disease that affects the spine or sacroiliac joints, resulting in stiffening and fusion of those joints?
What is the term for the reduction in the normal size of muscle fibers as a result of prolonged inactivity?
What is the term for the reduction in the normal size of muscle fibers as a result of prolonged inactivity?
What is the name of the disease that results from the chronic accelerated, disordered bone remodeling?
What is the name of the disease that results from the chronic accelerated, disordered bone remodeling?
What is the term for the process of bone healing that occurs when surgical fixation is used to repair a broken bone?
What is the term for the process of bone healing that occurs when surgical fixation is used to repair a broken bone?
What is the name of the disease that is characterized by a seemingly depressive state, profound fatigue, pain, and impaired sleep?
What is the name of the disease that is characterized by a seemingly depressive state, profound fatigue, pain, and impaired sleep?
What is the term for the inflammatory response that occurs in the joints, characterized by warmth, redness, and pain?
What is the term for the inflammatory response that occurs in the joints, characterized by warmth, redness, and pain?
What is the term for the fracture that is not only broken but also splintered?
What is the term for the fracture that is not only broken but also splintered?
