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Gout is caused by: a.too much uric acid in the blood b.too much uric acid combining at the joint with synovial fluid c.crystals of uric acid in the joint d.high purine diet e. all of the above e
The purpose of the bone marrow is to: produce red blood cells,some white blood cells and platelets, as well as acting as storage area for fat
Osteomyelitis can be treated with : a.HBO b.clindamycin and pcn c.debrasion d.all of the above d
Osteoarthritis can be treated with: nonsteirodal antiflammatories and ibuprofen and fenoprofen
Gout is treated with: cochicine during an acute attack and hypercalcemics during chronic phases
Muscles work hard during: exercise and movement
____________ muscles are attached to the heart. cardiac muscle
___________ muscle is attached to or lines, other organs such as the stomach, intestines, lungs, and blood vessels. smooth muscle
_____________ muscle is attached to the bones and provides body movement, or kinetics. skeletal muscle
____________ is the location where bones are connected to each other. joint
___________ are specialized form of dense connective tissue connecting of calcified an intercellular substance that provides the shape and support for the body. bones
____________ is spongy type of tissue found inside most bones and responible for the manufacture of red blood cells, some white blood cells, and platelets. bone marrow
___________ are strong fibrous bands of conncective tissue that hond bones together. ligaments
A baby has about ___________ soft bones. 300
An adult has about _________ bones. 206
Brittleness of the bones due to lack of calcium is called ___________ osteoporosis
_____________ is a major cause of osteoporosis. menopause
____________ ___________ fills the space between the cartilage of each bone to provide smooth movement by lubricating the cartilage. synovial fluid
_________ ____________ is a painful joint inflammatory disease that was first descrived in the days of Hipocrates, 400 to 300 B.C. gouty arthritis
_________________ is a progressive for of arthritis that has devastating effects on the joint, body organs, and health in general. rheumatoid arthriti
______________ is a cousin of PCN. pencillamine
______________ helps to slow the progression of joing damage caused by RA. Arava
Which of the following are cardinal signs of inflammation? a.redness b.swelling c.edema d.loss of function e.all of the above e
What is an NSAID? nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Thin filaments are made up of _________ actin
Thick filaments are made up of _________ myosin
_______________ agents decrease production of uric aci in the blood. hypouricemic
_______________ agents increase the excretion of uric acid. uricosuric
Cerebral palsy refers to poor control of the : a.joints b.brain c.muscles d. all of the above d
The femur of the leg is the ____________ bone. long
Uricosuric drugs should be taken with meals or mild to have less GI distress. true/false true
Osteoarthritis is a disease that results from infection in the spine. true/false false
The osteoclasts attach to the bone and dig up the bone matrix, leaving holes contributing to weak bones. true/false true
Gout is a condition of edema of the foot and toe. true/false false
Alcohol, benzodiazepines, and general anesthetics produce an adverse reaction that will promote respiratory depression and possible death. true/false true
Women over the age of 25 commonly suffer from fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine due to loss of bone mass. true/false false
Our body needs calcium on a daily basis. true/false true
The energy, called ATP carries out the work of the contractions of the muscles. true/false true
Irregular bones that are generally more flat than round: cranial bones or ribs. true/false false
Staphylococcus is a major cause of menopause. true/false false
Hydroxychloroquine is a medication used to treat lupus and malaria. true/false true
Bone marrow is a gelatinous substance located inside the bones. true/false true
Which of the following treats seizures associated with cerebral palsy? a.dilantin b.tegretolc.phenobarbital d.all of the above d
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