A & P
Each skeletal muscle is surrounded by a covering of connective tissue called
epinysium
This diagnostic study is frequently used for determining musculoskeletal system integrity
x-ray
When should you take alendronate(Fosamax)
First thing in the morning
A patient with osteoporosis should include ________ in their diet
leafy green vegetables
How soon after a partial knee replacement may the patient walk
2 to 3 hours after the operation
The skeleton system is divided into 2 parts, what are they
Axial and Appendicular
The myelogram exam is used to
x-ray the spinal cord and vertebral column
Before hydroxychloroquine(Plaquenil) is prescribed the patient should
have an eye exam
Gouty arthritis inflammation is
accumulation of uric acid crystals
Severed nerves that are still sending messages to the brain are known as
Phantom pain
What are the three types of joints
1. Synarthrosis
2. Amphiarthrosis
3. Diasrthrosis
This test assists in diagnosing abnormalities in bones and joints and surrounding soft tissues
MRI
warfarin(Coumadin) helps
prevent emboli
Rheumatoid arthritis is an
autoimmune, systemic disease
With a bipolar hip replacement, it is important to keep the legs.
Abducted
Bones are classified into four groups, what are they
long, short, flat, and irregular
______ uses narrow X-ray beam and produces a threedimensional picture of the structure being studied
CT scan
While taking meloxican (Morbic) a patient should
avoid taking asprin
Osteoarthritis is a
degenerative disease of the joints
callus formation is
part of the bone healing process after a fracture, when a new bone is being formed
List the 5 functions of the bones
1. Support
2. Protection
3. Movement
4. Mineral
5. Hematopoiesis
Arthrocentesis is
the puncture of a patient's joint with a needle and the withdrawal of synovial fluid
colchicine 0.5 mg is given
hourly for 12 hours
Importance of exercise in rheumatoid arthritis
keeps the joints from freezing
After a hemiarthroplasty, you should
Avoid crossing your legs