Question 1
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Which of these diseases is characterized by hyper mobility in joints and elasticity in skin?
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hypermobility syndrome
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marfan syndrome
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ehlers danlos syndrome
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paget's disease
Question 2
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[blank_start]Stabilization exercises[blank_end] and [blank_start]NSAIDs[blank_end] are two treatments available for the symptomatic treatment of hyper-mobility syndrome.
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stabilization exercises
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biologics
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surgery
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NSAIDs
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synvisc
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DMARDs
Question 3
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Which of these is a musculoskeletal manifestation of Marfan syndrome?
Question 4
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[blank_start]Dural ectasia[blank_end], a widening of the dural sac surrounding the spinal cord, is a neurological manifestation of Marfan syndrome.
Question 5
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Which of these is a cardiac manifestation of Marfan syndrome?
Question 6
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[blank_start]Bowel dysfunction[blank_end], [blank_start]dural ectasia[blank_end], [blank_start]perineum pain[blank_end], [blank_start]bladder dysfunction[blank_end], and [blank_start]lower back pain[blank_end] are all neuromuscular manifestations of Marfan syndrome.
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bowel dysfunction
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hip dysplasia
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dural ectasia
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meningomyelocele
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perineum pain
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hip pain
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bladder dysfunction
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kidney dysfunction
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lower back pain
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neck pain
Question 7
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[blank_start]Ectopia lentis[blank_end] is the subluxation or upward dislocation of the lens. [blank_start]Iridodonesis[blank_end] is tremulousness of the
eye. Both of these conditions occur in person's with [blank_start]marfan syndrome[blank_end].
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Iridodonesis
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Ectopia lentis
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marfan syndrome
Question 8
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Marfan syndrome affects the [blank_start]connective[blank_end] tissue in the body.
Question 9
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Which of these is true about structural and functional scoliosis?
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Functional scoliosis has no known cause.
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Functional scoliosis can be remedied by treating underlying problem.
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In the case of a leg length discrepancy, structural scoliosis can be corrected with a shoe insert.
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Structural scoliosis is not seen in forward flexion.
Question 10
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Paget's disease is a disease...
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that occurs across the lifespan.
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in which new bone tissue is deformed and becomes brittle.
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that is treated with DMARDs.
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that often has a bad prognosis, most patients end up severely disabled as disease is difficult to manage.
Question 11
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Which of these is true about rheumatoid arthritis?
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Prognosis is not good, most people with RA end up severely disabled.
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RA is the inflammation of the ligaments near joints.
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Is an autoimmune disease that may be treated with DMARDs.
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Characterized by pain in specific joints in the body.
Question 12
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Which of these is true about ankylosing spondylitis?
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Causes some of the vertebrae in your spine to fuse together.
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Only affects the bones in your body.
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Pain often starts in neck.
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Characterized by increase appetite.
Question 13
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Which of these would not be part of the medical history of patient with ankylosing spondylitis?
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dull and diffuse pain that is worse in mornings
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fever and loss of appetite
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pain in wrists and shoulders
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inflammatory bowel disease
Question 14
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Which of these is true about lab tests for ankylosing spondylitis?
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CRP test is used to diagnose ankylosing spondylitis.
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There is no specific lab test for ankylosing spondylitis.
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DEXA scan is used to diagnose ankylosing spondylitis.
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None of these are true.
Question 15
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[blank_start]Osteomyelitis[blank_end] is a bone infection that can occur after a traumatic injury. [blank_start]Osteolysis[blank_end] is the destruction of bone and may occur after joint replacement surgery in the area of implant.
Question 16
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Kyphoplasty is used to treat...
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osteopenia
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VCF
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osteoporesis
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osteomyelitis
Question 17
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[blank_start]Kyphoplasty[blank_end] is a surgery used to treat [blank_start]vertebral compression fractures[blank_end] that may occur in persons with [blank_start]osteoporosis[blank_end]. A needle is inserted into the broken [blank_start]vertebrae[blank_end]. A [blank_start]balloon[blank_end] then opens up the collapsed space in order to release [blank_start]cement[blank_end]. Recovery time is usually [blank_start]short[blank_end].
Question 18
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Which of these is not true about biophosphonates?
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helps slow or stop process that dissolves bone tissue
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Fosamax can be used with patients with osteoporosis and serious esophageal disease.
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Actonel is an oral medication and is indicated for women with t-score below -2.5
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Reclast must be used with caution with patients that have chronic renal insufficiency.
Question 19
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is a medication used to cure osteoporosis.
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must be taken in the morning after a meal.
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is indicated for post menopausal women with VCF.
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should not be taken by persons taking diuretics.
Question 20
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Reclast is used to treat hypocalcemia and osteoporosis.
Question 21
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Which of these areas is not fractured in persons with osteoporosis after a fall?