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Chapter 29. Osteoarthritis MTM Data Set
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Which of the following is correct regarding the development of osteoarthritis?
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a. Osteoarthritis is an immune-mediated condition that develops rapidly over a period of weeks to months.
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b. Osteoarthritis is more likely to affect younger patients than older patients.
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c. The development of osteoarthritis is multifactorial and may include factors such as a history of joint trauma and biomechanical factors.
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d. Primary osteoarthritis is attributed to a specific precipitating factor such as an inflammatory or endocrine disorder.
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Which of the following questions is LEAST likely to be beneficial when assessing a patient’s osteoarthritis?
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a. “What activities are associated with improving or worsening your symptoms?”
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b. “What do you do for exercise?”
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c. “Which joint or joints are affected?”
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d. “Do you have an x-ray of the affected joint(s)?”
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Which of the following statements concerning treatment goals for osteoarthritis is correct?
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a. Treatment plans should aim to completely eliminate pain with one or more analgesic therapies.
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b. Treatment plans should minimize pain and side effects while maximizing functioning and quality of life.
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c. Treatment goals should be developed on an individual basis once initial first-line therapy has failed.
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d. Treatment goals should be outlined at diagnosis and should not be changed once therapy is initiated.
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All of the following statements utilize acceptable living room language when discussing osteoarthritis with a patient EXCEPT:
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a. Hyaluronic acid may provide chondroprotective benefits.
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b. Joints are where bones meet and allow arms, legs, and fingers to move freely.
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c. Intra-articular therapy can involve injection of medication directly into a joint.
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d. Knee effusion is when the knee joint swells as a result of fluid within the knee joint.
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When discussing osteoarthritis with a patient, which of the following should be included in a medication action plan (MAP)?
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a. The names of all the medications that ...