Musculoskeletal Pathology Learning Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Excessive calcium intake

Answer

Aging

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Menopause

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Smoking

Question 2

Progressive muscle weakness is a hallmark symptom of which condition?

Accepted Answer

Muscle dystrophy

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Myasthenia gravis

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Multiple sclerosis

Answer

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Question 3

Which hormone is essential for regulating calcium levels in the body?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone

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Insulin

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Growth hormone

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Estrogen

Question 4

The primary function of the meniscus in the knee joint is:

Accepted Answer

Shock absorption

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Joint stability

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Nutrient supply

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Muscle attachment

Question 5

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the pathological changes seen in osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Increased vascularity

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Degeneration and loss of articular cartilage

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Sclerosis of subchondral bone

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Formation of osteophytes

Question 6

What is the primary cause of muscle dystrophy?

Accepted Answer

Genetic mutations

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Autoimmune disorders

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Trauma

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Infectious diseases

Question 7

What type of crystals are responsible for the pathological changes in gout?

Accepted Answer

Urate crystals

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Calcium pyrophosphate crystals

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Hydroxyapatite crystals

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Cholesterol crystals

Question 8

Which imaging technique is most appropriate for assessing bone density?

Accepted Answer

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

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X-ray

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Computed tomography (CT)

Question 9

What is the surgical procedure for replacing a damaged hip joint called?

Accepted Answer

Arthroplasty

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Osteotomy

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Amputation

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Arthroscopy

Question 10

Which of the following is a type of soft tissue sarcoma?

Accepted Answer

Liposarcoma

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Osteosarcoma

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Chondrosarcoma

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Ewing's sarcoma

Question 11

What is the most common bacterial pathogen causing infectious arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Question 12

The most common primary bone tumor is:

Accepted Answer

Osteosarcoma

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Chondrosarcoma

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Ewing sarcoma

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Multiple myeloma

Question 13

A common diagnostic test for rheumatoid arthritis is the:

Accepted Answer

Rheumatoid factor assay

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Antinuclear antibody (ANA) titer

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X-ray of the affected joint

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Muscle biopsy

Question 14

The most frequent site of involvement in osteoarthritis is the:

Accepted Answer

Knee

Answer

Hip

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Shoulder

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Spine

Question 15

Which type of joint inflammation is characterized by the presence of neutrophils and fibrinous exudate in the synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

Septic arthritis

Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis

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Osteoarthritis

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Gouty arthritis

Question 16

The mainstay of treatment for muscular dystrophy is:

Accepted Answer

Gene therapy

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Surgery

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Radiation therapy

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Anti-inflammatory drugs

Question 17

What is the most prevalent type of arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis

Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis

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Psoriatic arthritis

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Gout

Question 18

Which organism is most commonly responsible for osteomyelitis in children?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Haemophilus influenzae

Question 19

What is a common consequence of aseptic necrosis of the hip?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis

Answer

Spontaneous healing

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Joint infection

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Hip fracture

Question 20

What is a defining characteristic of myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

Muscle weakness that worsens with exertion

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Muscle hypertrophy

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Muscle pain

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Muscle stiffness

Question 21

What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

Accepted Answer

Increase blood calcium levels

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Inhibit bone resorption

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Decrease blood calcium levels

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Promote bone formation

Question 22

Which of the following is considered a risk factor for gout?

Accepted Answer

Excessive alcohol consumption

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Mediterranean diet

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Regular exercise

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Vitamin D supplementation

Question 23

What is the characteristic histological finding in sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

Non-caseating granulomas

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Chronic inflammation

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Muscle fiber necrosis

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Caseating granulomas