Week 10 Medical Questions PDF

**[Week 10]** 1. Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of articular cartilage? a. Articular cartilage helps in the production of red blood cells b. **Articular cartilage provides a smooth surface for joint movement and absorbs shock** c. A...

**[Week 10]** 1. Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of articular cartilage? a. Articular cartilage helps in the production of red blood cells b. **Articular cartilage provides a smooth surface for joint movement and absorbs shock** c. Articular cartilage connects muscles to bones d. Articular cartilage stores calcium for bone strength 2. Where are the distal interphalangeal joints located? 3. A patient with osteoarthritis asks the nurse about the primary goal of treatment. Which of the following is the most appropriate response? e. "to cure the disease" f. "to prevent joint deformities" g. **"to reduce pain and improve joint function"** h. "to increase bone density" 4. Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of osteoarthritis? i. Symmetrical joint involvement j. Morning stiffness lasting more than 1 hour k. **Joint pain that worsens with activity** l. Systemic symptoms such as fever and fatigue 5. A nurse is teaching a patient with osteoarthritis about non-pharmacological management strategies. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? m. Bed rest for several days n. High-impact aerobic exercises o. **Use of heat and cold therapy** p. Avoiding all physical activity 6. Which of the following laboratory tests is most indicative of rheumatoid arthritis? q. Complete blood count (CBC) r. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) s. **Rheumatoid factor (RF) \[positive in 80% of people\]** t. C-reactive protein (CRP) 7. A patient with RA is prescribed a biologic response modifier. Which of the following is a common side effect of this class of medication? u. **Increased risk of infection** v. Hyperglycemia w. Hypertension x. Weight gain 8. A patient with RA is prescribed an NSAID for pain management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the patient teaching? y. "take this medication on an empty stomach" z. **"monitor for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding"** a. "increase your dosage if the pain does not subside within an hour" b. "this medication will prevent joint damage"