Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions 

Our self-assessment quiz on musculoskeletal conditions covers the more common disorders that pharmacy staff may encounter, from arthritis and gout to carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Problems with the musculoskeletal system restrict an individual’s ability to move, walk, run and participate in many activities of daily life. Patients with a musculoskeletal condition often use prescription and over-the-counter pharmacy remedies to treat underlying causes and help manage symptoms. Test your knowledge of some of the more common of these disorders that you might encounter in daily practice with this quiz.

Each question includes a link to a relevant article published in The Pharmaceutical Journal, providing more information on the topic. Work your way through the quiz by expanding the questions in the boxes below. 

When you have answered all the questions, select ‘Finish quiz’ at the bottom of the page to see your score.


Rheumatoid arthritis

This question is from ‘Rheumatoid arthritis: management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


This question is from ‘Rheumatoid arthritis: management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


Janus kinase inhibitors

This question is from ‘JAK inhibitors: risks and safety principles’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


This question is from ‘JAK inhibitors: risks and safety principles’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


Fractures

This question is from ‘Pharmaceutical considerations for fracture management in adults’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


This question is from ‘Pharmaceutical considerations for fracture management in adults’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

This question is from ‘Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: recognition, diagnosis and conventional pharmacological management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


This question is from ‘Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: recognition, diagnosis and conventional pharmacological management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


Joint pain

This question is from ‘Pharmacy guide to joint pain: management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


This question is from ‘Pharmacy guide to joint pain: management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


Gout

This question is from ‘Treatment and management of gout: the role of pharmacy’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


This question is from ‘Treatment and management of gout: the role of pharmacy’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


Carpal tunnel syndrome

This question is from ‘Carpal tunnel syndrome: identification and management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


This question is from ‘Carpal tunnel syndrome: identification and management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


Osteoporosis

This question is from ‘Managing osteoporosis in older people’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Citation
The Pharmaceutical Journal, PJ March 2026, Vol 317, No 8007;317(8007)::DOI:10.1211/PJ.2026.1.404337

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