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Osteoarthritis

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Daniel Arkfeld, MD Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

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1. Which joint is most commonly affected by osteoarthritis in the general population?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Shoulder
  2. B. Knee
  3. C. Elbow
  4. D. Ankle

2. What is the most common radiographic finding in osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Joint space widening
  2. B. Joint space narrowing
  3. C. Subchondral cysts
  4. D. Osteophyte formation

3. Which factor is NOT considered a significant risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Obesity
  2. B. Joint injury
  3. C. High levels of physical activity
  4. D. Mediterranean Diet

4. Which of the following is a typical symptom of osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Morning stiffness lasting more than 1 hour
  2. B. Symmetric joint involvement
  3. C. Pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest
  4. D. Pain that improves with activity and worsens with rest

5. Which treatment is considered first-line for managing osteoarthritis pain?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Biologic agents
  2. B. Colchicine
  3. C. Methotrexate
  4. D. NSAIDs

6. Which finding on physical examination is least likely to be associated with osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Crepitus with joint movement
  2. B. Bony enlargement of the joint
  3. C. Synovial fluid with WBC count >50,000/mm³
  4. D. Limited range of motion

7. Which imaging modality is most commonly used to diagnose osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. MRI
  2. B. CT scan
  3. C. Ultrasound
  4. D. Plain radiography

8. Which condition is commonly associated with secondary osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Rheumatoid arthritis
  2. B. Systemic lupus erythematosus
  3. C. Ankylosing spondylitis
  4. D. All of the above

9. Which lifestyle modification has the most significant impact on reducing the progression of osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Increasing dietary calcium
  2. B. Weight loss
  3. C. Avoiding physical activity
  4. D. Taking daily multivitamins

10. Out of the following choices, which joint replacement surgery is most commonly performed due to osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Shoulder replacement
  2. B. Elbow replacement
  3. C. Hip replacement
  4. D. Ankle replacement

11. Which type of exercise is recommended for patients with knee osteoarthritis to reduce pain and improve function?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. High-impact aerobic exercise
  2. B. Resistance training
  3. C. Jogging on hard surfaces
  4. D. Rock climbing

12. Which nutritional supplement is commonly used in the management of osteoarthritis, despite mixed evidence for its effectiveness?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Vitamin D
  2. B. Glucosamine
  3. C. Coenzyme Q10
  4. D. Vitamin C

13. Which of the following conditions is a common complication of long-term NSAID use in the treatment of osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Gastrointestinal bleeding
  2. B. Hypotension
  3. C. Hypokalemia
  4. D. Hyperglycemia

14. Which surgical option is most appropriate for a patient with severe osteoarthritis who has failed conservative management?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Arthroscopy
  2. B. Osteotomy
  3. C. Total joint replacement
  4. D. Synovectomy

15. Which demographic factor is associated with a higher prevalence of hand osteoarthritis?

Select only 1 answer.

  1. A. Male gender
  2. B. Age under 40 years
  3. C. Postmenopausal women
  4. D. African American ethnicity