Physiological Adaptation Q 1

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Mr. Rodriguez is admitted with severe pain in the knees. Which form of arthritis is characterized by urate deposits and joint pain, usually in the feet and legs, and occurs primarily in men over age 30?

  

     A. Septic arthritis

     B. Traumatic arthritis

     C. Intermittent arthritis

     D. Gouty arthritis

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Gouty arthritis

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Gouty arthritis, a metabolic disease, is characterized by urate deposits and pain in the joints, especially those in the feet and legs. Urate deposits don’t occur in septic or traumatic arthritis.

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Option A: Septic arthritis results from bacterial invasion of a joint and leads to inflammation of the synovial lining.

Option B: Traumatic arthritis results from blunt trauma to a joint or ligament.

Option C: Intermittent arthritis is a rare, benign condition marked by regular, recurrent joint effusions, especially in the knees.

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