Musculoskeletal Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders Quiz

Test your knowledge on rheumatology with questions on disorders, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in this musculoskeletal quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of musculoskeletal infectious disorders?

Fever
Blurry vision
Loss of taste
Shortness of breath
#2

Which inflammatory disorder affects the joints and is characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness?

Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
#3

What is the primary cause of osteomyelitis?

Virus
Bacteria
Parasite
Fungus
#4

Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose musculoskeletal infections?

CT scan
MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
#5

Which infectious agent is commonly associated with septic arthritis?

Streptococcus
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Escherichia coli
Herpes simplex virus
#6

What is the characteristic skin lesion in Lyme disease, an inflammatory disorder caused by Borrelia burgdorferi?

Erythema migrans
Psoriasis plaques
Urticaria
Petechiae
#7

Which inflammatory disorder is characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints and tissues?

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Psoriatic arthritis
#8

What is the most common site of infection in septic arthritis?

Hip joint
Knee joint
Shoulder joint
Elbow joint
#9

What is the hallmark symptom of ankylosing spondylitis?

Joint deformities
Back pain and stiffness
Severe fatigue
Muscle weakness
#10

Which autoimmune disorder primarily affects the spine and pelvic joints, leading to bamboo spine appearance on imaging?

Psoriatic arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Ankylosing spondylitis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
#11

What is the primary mode of transmission for musculoskeletal infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

Airborne droplets
Sexual contact
Fecal-oral route
Vector-borne transmission
#12

Which laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis?

Complete blood count (CBC)
C-reactive protein (CRP)
Rheumatoid factor (RF)
Serum uric acid
#13

Which autoimmune disorder involves inflammation of blood vessels and can affect various organs, including the musculoskeletal system?

Polymyalgia rheumatica
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Fibromyalgia
Sjögren's syndrome
#14

What is the primary causative organism in Lyme arthritis, a late manifestation of Lyme disease?

Borrelia burgdorferi
Streptococcus pyogenes
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Haemophilus influenzae

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