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MSP STUDY GUIDE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
which of the following correctly matches the stage of healing with its primary
processes?
A) inflammatory phase - collagen remodeling and scar maturation
B) proliferative phase - fibroblasts, angiogenesis & granulation tissue
C) maturation phase - clot formation and neutrophil infiltration
D) inflammatory phase - collagen deposition and wound contraction
proliferative phase - fibroblasts, angiogenesis & granulation tissue
which of the following best describes the appearance of fluid on different
types of imaging?
A) On a T1 MRI, fluid appears dark; on a T2 MRI, fluid appears bright
B) On a T1 MRI, fluid appears bright;
C) On an ultrasound fluid the fluid of a hypoechoic is dark
A) On a T1 MRI, fluid appears dark; on a T2 MRI, fluid appears bright
C) On an ultrasound fluid the fluid of a hypoechoic is dark
on x-rays, subchondral sclerosis appears as a white area of increased density
in the subchondral bone
True
False
True
which radiographic finding is most characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis
compared to osteoarthritis?
A) joint space narrowing with osteophyte formation and subchondral sclerosis
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B) marginal bone erosions with periarticular bone loss and lack of osteophytes
C) asymmetric joint space narrowing with bone remodeling
D) subchondral cysts and osteophytes, especially in weight-bearing joints
B) marginal bone erosions with periarticular bone loss and lack of osteophytes
COX-2 selective inhibitors (like celecoxib) were developed to spare the
stomach lining by minimizing COX-1 inhibition.
True
False
True
which cell type is most characteristic of chronic inflammation, in contrast to
acute inflammation?
A) Lymphocytes
B) Neutrophils
C) Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes
A) Lymphocytes
Schedule 4 drugs in the United States are medications with a low potential for
abuse and dependence.
True
False
True
check all the anti-inflammatory medications:
A) Ibuprofen / Advil
B) Aspirin / Bayer
C) Acetaminophen / Tylenol
D) Naproxen / Aleve
A) Ibuprofen / Advil
B) Aspirin / Bayer
D) Naproxen / Aleve
a therapist can reproduce visceral pain consistently through repeated
movements
True
False
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False
With a Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, a therapist would expect to see the
following medications in the patients chart:
A) antibiotics
B) NSAIDS, Glucocorticoids
C) biphosphonates
D) NSAIDS, Allopurinol
B) NSAIDS, Glucocorticoids
What is the purpose of screening a patient during the physical therapy initial
examination?
To refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation
To provide immediate treatment for the patient's condition
To diagnose the patient's musculoskeletal condition
To determine if the patient is appropriate for physical therapy services
To determine if the patient is appropriate for physical therapy services
A) MRI scans due to few hydrogen protons to create a signal.MRI scans due to
few hydrogen protons to create a signal.
cortical bone shows up black or dark on what imaging below?
A) MRI scans due to few hydrogen protons to create a signal.MRI scans due to few
hydrogen protons to create a signal.
B) CT scans due to x-ray beam creating shadows
False
A CT scan or MRI view as in the image seen here is a sagittal view
True
False
Which of the following term is matched with the correct definition?
Etiology - Root cause or origin of the disease
Pathology - Identification of the specific disease
Diagnosis - Structural and functional changes in tissues
Signs - Patient-reported experiences
Etiology - Root cause or origin of the disease
B) axial
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For a CT or MRI this image is a ______________ view
A) sagittal
B) axial
C) coronal
D) Superior
CT Scans
A) Are better at soft tissue imaging than XRAYS
B) Cannot create 3D reconstruction of the body
C) the most ideal for soft tissue resolution
D) produce Axial CT scans views which divide anterior and posterior planes
A) Are better at soft tissue imaging than XRAYS
soft tissue/water is more radiopaque than fat
True
False
True
Which of the following events is considered the point of no return, a hallmark
sign that signals irreversible cell injury?
ATP depletion leading to loss of sodium-potassium pump activity
Mitochondrial swelling and loss of oxidative phosphorylation
Influx of calcium with activation of degradative enzymes
Detachment of ribosomes from the rough endoplasmic reticulum
Influx of calcium with activation of degradative enzymes
A patient develops acute shoulder tendinitis following repetitive overhead
activities. On day 2, they present with significant warmth, redness, and
swelling around the affected tendon.
Which of the following best describes the primary vascular event occurring
during this stage of inflammation?
Vasoconstriction with platelet aggregation
Vasodilation with increased vascular permeability
Formation of granulation tissue
Collagen deposition by fibroblasts
Vasodilation with increased vascular permeability
MSP STUDY GUIDE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
which of the following correctly matches the stage of healing with its primary
processes?
A) inflammatory phase - collagen remodeling and scar maturation
B) proliferative phase - fibroblasts, angiogenesis & granulation tissue
C) maturation phase - clot formation and neutrophil infiltration
D) inflammatory phase - collagen deposition and wound contraction
proliferative phase - fibroblasts, angiogenesis & granulation tissue
which of the following best describes the appearance of fluid on different
types of imaging?
A) On a T1 MRI, fluid appears dark; on a T2 MRI, fluid appears bright
B) On a T1 MRI, fluid appears bright;
C) On an ultrasound fluid the fluid of a hypoechoic is dark
A) On a T1 MRI, fluid appears dark; on a T2 MRI, fluid appears bright
C) On an ultrasound fluid the fluid of a hypoechoic is dark
on x-rays, subchondral sclerosis appears as a white area of increased density
in the subchondral bone
True
False
True
which radiographic finding is most characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis
compared to osteoarthritis?
A) joint space narrowing with osteophyte formation and subchondral sclerosis
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B) marginal bone erosions with periarticular bone loss and lack of osteophytes
C) asymmetric joint space narrowing with bone remodeling
D) subchondral cysts and osteophytes, especially in weight-bearing joints
B) marginal bone erosions with periarticular bone loss and lack of osteophytes
COX-2 selective inhibitors (like celecoxib) were developed to spare the
stomach lining by minimizing COX-1 inhibition.
True
False
True
which cell type is most characteristic of chronic inflammation, in contrast to
acute inflammation?
A) Lymphocytes
B) Neutrophils
C) Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes
A) Lymphocytes
Schedule 4 drugs in the United States are medications with a low potential for
abuse and dependence.
True
False
True
check all the anti-inflammatory medications:
A) Ibuprofen / Advil
B) Aspirin / Bayer
C) Acetaminophen / Tylenol
D) Naproxen / Aleve
A) Ibuprofen / Advil
B) Aspirin / Bayer
D) Naproxen / Aleve
a therapist can reproduce visceral pain consistently through repeated
movements
True
False
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False
With a Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, a therapist would expect to see the
following medications in the patients chart:
A) antibiotics
B) NSAIDS, Glucocorticoids
C) biphosphonates
D) NSAIDS, Allopurinol
B) NSAIDS, Glucocorticoids
What is the purpose of screening a patient during the physical therapy initial
examination?
To refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation
To provide immediate treatment for the patient's condition
To diagnose the patient's musculoskeletal condition
To determine if the patient is appropriate for physical therapy services
To determine if the patient is appropriate for physical therapy services
A) MRI scans due to few hydrogen protons to create a signal.MRI scans due to
few hydrogen protons to create a signal.
cortical bone shows up black or dark on what imaging below?
A) MRI scans due to few hydrogen protons to create a signal.MRI scans due to few
hydrogen protons to create a signal.
B) CT scans due to x-ray beam creating shadows
False
A CT scan or MRI view as in the image seen here is a sagittal view
True
False
Which of the following term is matched with the correct definition?
Etiology - Root cause or origin of the disease
Pathology - Identification of the specific disease
Diagnosis - Structural and functional changes in tissues
Signs - Patient-reported experiences
Etiology - Root cause or origin of the disease
B) axial
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For a CT or MRI this image is a ______________ view
A) sagittal
B) axial
C) coronal
D) Superior
CT Scans
A) Are better at soft tissue imaging than XRAYS
B) Cannot create 3D reconstruction of the body
C) the most ideal for soft tissue resolution
D) produce Axial CT scans views which divide anterior and posterior planes
A) Are better at soft tissue imaging than XRAYS
soft tissue/water is more radiopaque than fat
True
False
True
Which of the following events is considered the point of no return, a hallmark
sign that signals irreversible cell injury?
ATP depletion leading to loss of sodium-potassium pump activity
Mitochondrial swelling and loss of oxidative phosphorylation
Influx of calcium with activation of degradative enzymes
Detachment of ribosomes from the rough endoplasmic reticulum
Influx of calcium with activation of degradative enzymes
A patient develops acute shoulder tendinitis following repetitive overhead
activities. On day 2, they present with significant warmth, redness, and
swelling around the affected tendon.
Which of the following best describes the primary vascular event occurring
during this stage of inflammation?
Vasoconstriction with platelet aggregation
Vasodilation with increased vascular permeability
Formation of granulation tissue
Collagen deposition by fibroblasts
Vasodilation with increased vascular permeability
