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Which of the following conditions is associated with an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?
Which of the following conditions is associated with an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (correct)
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Compared to the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), the C-reactive protein (CRP) is considered:
Compared to the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), the C-reactive protein (CRP) is considered:
- More sensitive for detecting inflammation (correct)
- Unrelated to the detection of inflammation
- Equally sensitive as ESR for detecting inflammation
- Less sensitive for detecting inflammation
The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is ordered when there is a suspicion of:
The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is ordered when there is a suspicion of:
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or other connective tissue disease (correct)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
A high ANA titer suggests:
A high ANA titer suggests:
In the context of ANA testing, the 'homogenous/rim pattern' on immunofluorescence is associated with:
In the context of ANA testing, the 'homogenous/rim pattern' on immunofluorescence is associated with:
The 'speckled pattern' on ANA immunofluorescence is associated with:
The 'speckled pattern' on ANA immunofluorescence is associated with:
Which condition is most commonly associated with a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test?
Which condition is most commonly associated with a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test?
Which antibody test is considered the hallmark for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Which antibody test is considered the hallmark for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Which condition is most strongly associated with the presence of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (anti-CCP)?
Which condition is most strongly associated with the presence of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (anti-CCP)?
Which antibody test is considered to have the greatest specificity for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but low sensitivity?
Which antibody test is considered to have the greatest specificity for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but low sensitivity?
Which condition is most strongly associated with elevated uric acid levels?
Which condition is most strongly associated with elevated uric acid levels?
Which antibody test is recommended for patients with pulmonary-renal syndrome, rapidly progressive renal failure, mononeuritis multiplex, or pulmonary hemorrhage?
Which antibody test is recommended for patients with pulmonary-renal syndrome, rapidly progressive renal failure, mononeuritis multiplex, or pulmonary hemorrhage?
In the context of ANA testing, a "nucleolar pattern" on immunofluorescence is associated with:
In the context of ANA testing, a "nucleolar pattern" on immunofluorescence is associated with:
Hallmark test of ankylosing spondylitis (present in 95% of those with disease):
Hallmark test of ankylosing spondylitis (present in 95% of those with disease):
synovial fluid findings!
synovial fluid findings!
Compare and contrast the exam/diagnostic findings and common rheumatologic diseases associated with the following types of joint fluid:
Compare and contrast the exam/diagnostic findings and common rheumatologic diseases associated with the following types of joint fluid:
