PORTAGE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
MODULE 10 EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Each of the following are true of gout except: correct answer Uric acid dissolves
readily in synovial fluid
Which of the following would a patient likely exhibit on an initial physical exam if
you suspect they have OA? (mark all that apply) correct answer capsular
pattern, crepitus with movement
Which of the following are true regarding synostoses? (mark all that apply)
correct answer they allow no movement between them, they are joined by dense
connective tissue
Blood circulates through bone by what means? (mark all that apply) correct
answer via central Haversian and Volkmann canals, an anastomosis between
perforating and nutrient arteries, diffusion through endosteal surface of the bone
and the canaliculi
Which of the following drugs is most commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis?
correct answer alendronate
Which of the following cells regulate bone growth through the secretion of growth
factors and tumor necrosis factor? correct answer osteoblasts
, Which of the following are true of articular cartilage? correct answer
Proteoglycans of the extracellular matrix resist compression forces
Polypeptide chains give form and tensile strength
Interstitial osmotic pressure and available fluid contribute to joint lubrication
In the liver, the inactive form of Vitamin D is converted to which of the following?
(mark all that apply) correct answer 25-hydroxyvitamin D3
Which of the following medications is used to maintain normal levels of uric acid?
(mark all that apply) correct answer allopurinol
Damage to the synovial membrane resulting in non-specific inflammation occurs in
which stage of OA? correct answer late stages
Which of the following is true regarding the synovium? correct answer The
synovium secretes fluid that facilitates movement between articulating surfaces
Premature Osteoporosis is characterized by which of the following? (mark all that
apply) correct answer often a result of chronic corticosteroid use,
premature birth
T/F - If False, change the statement to make it True
Osteoblast replication and activity are increased with age. correct answer False,
Osteoblast replication and activity are decreased with age.
T/F - if False, change the statement to make it True
MODULE 10 EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Each of the following are true of gout except: correct answer Uric acid dissolves
readily in synovial fluid
Which of the following would a patient likely exhibit on an initial physical exam if
you suspect they have OA? (mark all that apply) correct answer capsular
pattern, crepitus with movement
Which of the following are true regarding synostoses? (mark all that apply)
correct answer they allow no movement between them, they are joined by dense
connective tissue
Blood circulates through bone by what means? (mark all that apply) correct
answer via central Haversian and Volkmann canals, an anastomosis between
perforating and nutrient arteries, diffusion through endosteal surface of the bone
and the canaliculi
Which of the following drugs is most commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis?
correct answer alendronate
Which of the following cells regulate bone growth through the secretion of growth
factors and tumor necrosis factor? correct answer osteoblasts
, Which of the following are true of articular cartilage? correct answer
Proteoglycans of the extracellular matrix resist compression forces
Polypeptide chains give form and tensile strength
Interstitial osmotic pressure and available fluid contribute to joint lubrication
In the liver, the inactive form of Vitamin D is converted to which of the following?
(mark all that apply) correct answer 25-hydroxyvitamin D3
Which of the following medications is used to maintain normal levels of uric acid?
(mark all that apply) correct answer allopurinol
Damage to the synovial membrane resulting in non-specific inflammation occurs in
which stage of OA? correct answer late stages
Which of the following is true regarding the synovium? correct answer The
synovium secretes fluid that facilitates movement between articulating surfaces
Premature Osteoporosis is characterized by which of the following? (mark all that
apply) correct answer often a result of chronic corticosteroid use,
premature birth
T/F - If False, change the statement to make it True
Osteoblast replication and activity are increased with age. correct answer False,
Osteoblast replication and activity are decreased with age.
T/F - if False, change the statement to make it True
