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BIOD331 / BIOD 331 Module 10 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning

Question:

T/F - if False, change the statement to make it True:

Lamellae house osteocytes.

Answer:

False, LACUNAE house osteocytes.

Question:

T/F - if False, change the statement to make it True:

Hyperuricemia may be a result of an underproduction of purines

Answer:

FALSE, Hyperuricemia may be a result of an OVERPRODUCTION of purines. 1 / 4

Question:

T/F - if False, change the statement to make it True:

Corticosteroids can be used as needed for the management of pain associated with OA.

Answer:

FALSE, corticosteroids should be used sparingly in pain management associated because they contribute to joint destruction

Question:

Which of the following patients is at greater risk for developing osteoporosis and sustaining a fracture? Explain how you came to your conclusion.Patient A. is a 75-year-old white Caucasian male who has a history of a distal radius fractures at age 65.Patient B. is a 60-year-old African American female who is postmenopausal.She is active and does not have a history of fractures. (short answer)

Answer:

-Patient A -He is older and has a fracture history after 50 years old -Patient B is younger, active and has no fracture history -She also is of African American descent and is associated with high Bone Mineral Density (BMD)

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Question:

A 60-year-old, obese female works out of her home and rarely walks due to the sedentary nature of her job.Give 2 reasons why she is at increased risk for developing OA. (short answer)

Answer:

1) she is obese 2) she is over the age of 55

Question:

A 68-year-old, white Caucasian female has a DEXA scan at the recommendation of her PCP. Her scan yielded a T-score of -2.6.Interpret the results of her DEXA scan.Develop a treatment plan giving a pharmacologic recommendation if applicable (be specific with name of supplement and/or class of drug), and a non-pharmacologic recommendation. (short answer)

Answer:

-T score indicates osteoporosis -(pharmalogic) supplements of Vitamin D and Calcium and prescription of Estrogen -(nonpharmalogic) regular exercise

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Question:

Each of the following are true of gout except:

• Tophi are a result of the accumulation of urate crystals
• Crystals are more likely to accumulate in the periphery
• A serum uric acid level greater than 6.8 mg/dL without symptoms leads to

a diagnosis of gout

• Hyperuricemia may be a result of an overproduction of purines

Answer:

A serum uric acid level greater than 6.8 mg/dL without symptoms leads to a diagnosis of gout

Question:

Which of the following cells regulate bone growth through the secretion of growth factors and tumor necrosis factor?

• Osteocytes
• Osteoclasts
• Osteoblasts
• Osteoprogenitor cell

Answer:

Osteoblasts

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