Which joint disease is characterized by joint stiffness on movement that dissipates within 30 minutes and joint pain of weight-bearing joints that usually is relieved by rest?
A) Gouty arthritis
B) Rheumatoid arthritis
C) Osteoarthritis
D) Suppurative arthritis

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The joint disease described is osteoarthritis. The stiffness on movement that dissipates within 30 minutes is characteristic of osteoarthritis, and the joint pain is typically felt in weight-bearing joints and is relieved by rest. Gouty arthritis is characterized by sudden, severe episodes of joint pain, Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by symmetric joint pain and swelling, and Suppurative arthritis is caused by a bacterial infection and is associated with fever and joint warmth/redness.

Which Joint Disease Is Characterized by Joint Stiffness on Movement