| Coverage : What are the common treatments for arthritis? Can it be cured? Take the Arthritis Treatment Quiz and find out the treatments and cures for arthritis. All it takes is two minutes to take the Arthritis Treatment Quiz and find out the most important facts related to the treatment of arthritis. |
| 1. | What forms an important part of self care measures taken to maintain healthy joints? |
| a. | | Balanced diet |
| b. | | Exercise |
| c. | | Rest |
| d. | | Dipping the joint in lukewarm, salty water |
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| 2. | The cause of arthritis is generally not curable. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 3. | What does treatment for arthritis aim at? |
| a. | | Reducing pain and discomfort |
| b. | | Preventing further disability |
| c. | | Curing the cause of the disease |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 4. | The framing of an individualized program with the help of a physical therapist should include: |
| a. | | Range of motion exercises for flexibility |
| b. | | Strength training for muscle tone |
| c. | | Low-impact aerobic activity (also called endurance exercise) |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 5. | What treatments are given by the physical therapist to support and align joints? |
| a. | | Heat and cold treatments, as the need may be |
| b. | | Orthotic (straightening) devices |
| c. | | Water therapy, ice massage, or transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 6. | What helps in the recovery from a flare-up more quickly and may even help prevent exacerbations? |
| a. | | Sleeping 8-10 hours per night |
| b. | | Taking naps during the day |
| c. | | Exercise |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 7. | What precautionary steps should a person with arthritis take? |
| a. | | Avoid positions or movements that place extra stress on your affected joints |
| b. | | Avoid holding one position for too long |
| c. | | Reduce stress and modify one's home to make activities easier. For example, have grab bars in the shower, the tub, and near the toilet |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 8. | What over-the-counter medications are available for treating arthritis? |
| a. | | Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
| b. | | Aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen |
| c. | | Cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors |
| d. | | Corticosteroids ("steroids") |
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| 9. | When self-care measures, all medications, and other measures prove ineffective, surgery is sort to: |
| a. | | Rebuild the joint |
| b. | | Replace the joint |
| c. | | Align the joint |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 10. | Another treatment that may give the flexibility of postponing a surgery is: |
| a. | | To inject arthritic joints with a manmade version of joint fluid such as hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc) or other hyaluronic acid preparations |
| b. | | Self-care measures |
| c. | | Medications |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 11. | Which of these other therapies prove effective for relief from arthritis? |
| a. | | Herbal, natural product or nutritional supplement |
| b. | | Acupuncture |
| c. | | Acupressure |
| d. | | Physiotherapy |
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| 12. | Losing weight is very vital to maintain the health of the joints. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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