1.In OA, the most obvious joint tissue change occurs in:
synovial membrane lining the joint
synovial fluid which supplies nutrients
cartilage or cushioning material
surrounding joint ligaments

2. The incidence of osteoarthritis increases:
for women after 45 years of age
for men after 45 years of age
for people whose diet is high in caffeine
for people who lead active lifestyles

3. A high risk occupation for osteoarthritis would be:
a nightwatchman
a ballet dancer
a computer programmer
none of the above

4. Warning signs for osteoarthritis include:
joint swelling and low-grade fever
joint swelling and tenderness
low-grade fever with tenderness over the affected joint
none of the above

5. Osteoarthritis may best be described as:
a disease involving progressive joint tissue degeneration
a disease of increased wear on the joints
the most frequent cause of disability in adults
all of the above

6. A strong predisposing factor for osteoarthritis of the knee is :
osteoporosis
joint infection
obesity
none of the above

7. The one warning symptom which is frequently absent in the early stages of OA is:
joint swelling
joint tenderness
pain
stiffness

8. There is low risk for development of OA from:
regular involvement in high-impact sports
regular football playing
regular, moderate running
regular use of a jackhammer

9. An appropriate exercise regimen for the person with OA could include:
exercise programs for strength and endurance
low impact, low intensity exercise
regular activities such as swimming and walking
all of the above

10. The National Institute of Health (NIH) states that high vitamin C intake is associated with:
lower rates of OA seen on X-ray images
increased rates of OA incidence
increased joint pain and stiffness
a decrease in joint stiffness

11. According to a recent NIH release, total joint replacement:
can reduce pain and disability
is the greatest advance in OA treatment in the past century
can restore near-to-normal function of the joint
all of the above

12. According to the NIH, "the cornerstone" of osteoarthritis treatment is:
the availability of drugs with fewer side effects
the increased knowledge of physicians treating OA patients
the ability to relieve pain
patient education