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What is the purpose of synovial fluid analysis?
What is the purpose of synovial fluid analysis?
- To regulate symptoms of joint damage
- To diagnose the cause of joint inflammation (correct)
- To assess physical function and quality of life
- To detect bone mineral density
What type of imaging exam produces a picture of the inside structure of the hand?
What type of imaging exam produces a picture of the inside structure of the hand?
- Synovial fluid analysis
- Bone mineral density test
- Hand X-ray (correct)
- DEXA scan
What does a DEXA scan detect?
What does a DEXA scan detect?
- Joint inflammation and damage
- Physical function and quality of life
- Bone mineral density and bone loss (correct)
- Systemic inflammation and symptoms
What is a common cause of dyslipidemia?
What is a common cause of dyslipidemia?
Which of the following physical examination findings is not consistent with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Which of the following physical examination findings is not consistent with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is the goal of non-pharmacologic intervention in Mrs. Hobbs' case?
What is the goal of non-pharmacologic intervention in Mrs. Hobbs' case?
Which joints are affected bilaterally according to the physical examination?
Which joints are affected bilaterally according to the physical examination?
What is the significance of the 3+ pedal pulses in the physical examination?
What is the significance of the 3+ pedal pulses in the physical examination?
What is the result of calcium in bones absorbing X-ray radiation?
What is the result of calcium in bones absorbing X-ray radiation?
Which of the following is a characteristic deformity of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Which of the following is a characteristic deformity of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is the significance of the decreased grip strength in the physical examination?
What is the significance of the decreased grip strength in the physical examination?
What is the most likely indication of elevated WBC count in this patient?
What is the most likely indication of elevated WBC count in this patient?
What is the significance of a positive Anti-CCP test in this patient?
What is the significance of a positive Anti-CCP test in this patient?
Which laboratory test is a marker of inflammation in this patient?
Which laboratory test is a marker of inflammation in this patient?
What is the possible etiology of iron-deficiency anemia in this patient?
What is the possible etiology of iron-deficiency anemia in this patient?
What is the possible effect of chronic systemic inflammation on glucose metabolism in this patient?
What is the possible effect of chronic systemic inflammation on glucose metabolism in this patient?
What is the possible indication of low carbon dioxide levels in this patient?
What is the possible indication of low carbon dioxide levels in this patient?
