CH 10 - Joints Flashcards
(7 cards)
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding polyarthritis and joint disease in cats?
A) Feline hypervitaminosis A is a transient condition that resolves fully with dietary correction.
B) Mycoplasma felis is a known cause of hematogenously disseminated septic arthritis in cats.
C) The erosive form of feline noninfectious polyarthritis typically affects young male cats aged 1 to 5 years.
D) Periosteal new bone formation is rarely seen in feline chronic progressive polyarthritis.
B
Which of the following dietary practices is most commonly associated with hypervitaminosis A in cats?
A) Feeding a diet high in fish oils
B) Feeding exclusively raw chicken
C) Feeding primarily bovine liver
D) Feeding a vegetarian diet supplemented with calcium
C
Which of the following is an early radiographic sign of septic arthritis in cats?
A) Subchondral bone lysis
B) Joint capsule rupture
C) Synovial effusion and increased synovial mass
D) Osteophyte formation around the joint
C
Which of the following best distinguishes feline noninfectious erosive polyarthritis from the periosteal proliferative form?
A) Predominant involvement of hip and shoulder joints
B) Association with gastrointestinal disease
C) Severe subchondral bone erosion and joint subluxation
D) Radiographic invisibility of soft tissue changes
C
Which of the following statements about hypertrophic osteopathy is TRUE?
A) It primarily affects the vertebral column.
B) It is typically caused by a primary joint neoplasm.
C) It begins distally and progresses proximally on long bones.
D) It results in periosteal bone loss rather than formation.
C
Which subtype of feline idiopathic nonerosive polyarthritis is associated with gastrointestinal disease?
A) Malignant-related polyarthritis
B) Reactive polyarthritis
C) Uncomplicated polyarthritis
D) Enteropathic polyarthritis
D
