Musculoskeletal conditions Flashcards
(25 cards)
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with sciatica?
a. Pain that radiates to the thoracic vertebrae
b. Pain that radiates to the quadriceps
c. Pain that radiates down to the hamstrings
d. Pain that radiates to the groin
e. Pain that radiates to sacroiliac junction
c. Pain that radiates down to the hamstrings
A strain is defined as:
a. An injury to a ligament
b. An injury to the muscle
c. An injury to a tendon
d. An injury that affects both the muscle and the ligament
e. An injury that affects both the ligament and tendon
b. An injury to the muscle
A fit young man (early 20s) played football for the first time in over a year, 2 days ago. He telephones the pharmacy for advice - he cannot walk properly because he has stiff legs. Which condition is he most likely to be experiencing after his football activities?
a. Shin splint syndrome
b. Thigh strain
c. Hamstring strain
d. Delayed onset muscle soreness
e. Chondromalacia
d. Delayed onset muscle soreness
Which anatomical structure attaches bone to muscle?
a. Ligament
b. Tendon
c. Bursae
d. Cartilage
e. Fibrous tissue
b. Tendon
Mr Smith, a 47 year old hypertensive and asthmatic patient, asks for a painkiller because he ahs ‘turned his ankle’ while playing golf. Which treatment is most suitable?
a. Aspirin
b. Ibuprofen
c. Heat rub
d. Paracetamol
e. Arnica
d. Paracetamol
Which one of the following muscles extend the elbow?
a. Biceps
b. Triceps
c. Pronator teres
d. Brachiordialis
e. Extensor carpi radialis longus
b. Triceps
Mrs Williams comes in to the pharmacy wanting to get some paracetamol for her 10 yr old daughter, Aimee and also asks for a heat pad to ease the pain in her ankle because she has just fallen over and twisted it while at school. Which one of the following is the most appropriate advice?
a. Aimee should avoid heat but elevate her foot and use a cold compress
b. Advise that a heat spray rather than a rub would be better because it has a quicker onset of action
c. Don’t do anything, and go to the doctor straight away
d. Use heat and paracetamol but also elevate the foot
e. Don’t do anything, and visit the local emergency department because children are more likely to have a fracture.
a. Aimee should avoid heat but elevate her foot and use a cold compress
A sprain is defined as:
a. an injury to a ligament
b. an injury to the muscle
c. an injury to a tendon
d. an injury that affects both the muscle and the ligament
e. an injury that affects both the ligament and tendon
a. an injury to a ligament
Which ligament is most often damaged in a sprained ankle?
a. Cruciate ligament
b. Deltoid ligament
c. Medial collateral ligament
d. Posterior talofibular ligament
e. Anterior talofibular ligament
e. Anterior talofibular ligament
In which of the following conditions is pain most likely to disturb sleep?
a. Rotator cuff syndrome
b. Frozen shoulder
c. Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
d. Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
e. Housemaid’s Knee
b. Frozen shoulder
Which condition is most associated with radiating pain
a. Lateral epicondylitis
b. Medial epicondylitis
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
d. Bursitis
e. Plantar fasciitis
f. Chondromalacia
g. Stress fracture
h. sciatica
h. sciatica
Which condition is most associated with increased pain when sedentary
a. Lateral epicondylitis
b. Medial epicondylitis
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
d. Bursitis
e. Plantar fasciitis
f. Chondromalacia
g. Stress fracture
h. sciatica
f. Chondromalacia
Which condition is most associated with decreased range of motion
a. Lateral epicondylitis
b. Medial epicondylitis
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
d. Bursitis
e. Plantar fasciitis
f. Chondromalacia
g. Stress fracture
h. sciatica
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
Which condition is most associated with joint swelling
a. Lateral epicondylitis
b. Medial epicondylitis
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
d. Bursitis
e. Plantar fasciitis
f. Chondromalacia
g. Stress fracture
h. sciatica
d. Bursitis
Which condition is most associated with pain over the outer elbow
a. Lateral epicondylitis
b. Medial epicondylitis
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
d. Bursitis
e. Plantar fasciitis
f. Chondromalacia
g. Stress fracture
h. sciatica
a. Lateral epicondylitis
Which condition is most associated with repetitive overhead activity
a. Lateral epicondylitis
b. Medial epicondylitis
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
d. Bursitis
e. Plantar fasciitis
f. Chondromalacia
g. Stress fracture
h. sciatica
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
Which condition is most associated with insidious pain aggravated by rest
a. Lateral epicondylitis
b. Medial epicondylitis
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
d. Bursitis
e. Plantar fasciitis
f. Chondromalacia
g. Stress fracture
h. sciatica
f. Chondromalacia
Which condition is most associated with acute injury
a. Lateral epicondylitis
b. Medial epicondylitis
c. Rotator cuff syndrome
d. Bursitis
e. Plantar fasciitis
f. Chondromalacia
g. Stress fracture
h. sciatica
g. Stress fracture
Which medicine is only available topically?
a. Paracetamol
b. Aspirin
c. Naproxen
d. Ibuprofen
e. Diclofenac
f. Caffeine
g. Codeine
h. White willow bark
e. Diclofenac
Which medicine is safest for pregnant women?
a. Paracetamol
b. Aspirin
c. Naproxen
d. Ibuprofen
e. Diclofenac
f. Caffeine
g. Codeine
h. White willow bark
a. Paracetamol
Which medicine has a stimulant effect?
a. Paracetamol
b. Aspirin
c. Naproxen
d. Ibuprofen
e. Diclofenac
f. Caffeine
g. Codeine
h. White willow bark
f. Caffeine
Which medicine’s analgesic effect is not fully proven?
a. Paracetamol
b. Aspirin
c. Naproxen
d. Ibuprofen
e. Diclofenac
f. Caffeine
g. Codeine
h. White willow bark
h. White willow bark
Which medicine is restricted to a maximum of 3 days duration?
a. Paracetamol
b. Aspirin
c. Naproxen
d. Ibuprofen
e. Diclofenac
f. Caffeine
g. Codeine
h. White willow bark
g. Codeine
Which medicine is licensed for pain relief but not for low back pain?
a. Paracetamol
b. Aspirin
c. Naproxen
d. Ibuprofen
e. Diclofenac
f. Caffeine
g. Codeine
h. White willow bark
c. Naproxen
