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What is the purpose of assessing muscle strength in a patient with alterations in immunologic functions?
What is the purpose of assessing muscle strength in a patient with alterations in immunologic functions?
- To evaluate the patient's mental status
- To assess the patient's overall muscular function and strength (correct)
- To determine the patient's pain level
- To identify any potential joint deformities
What is the main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
- Osteoarthritis affects only the joints, while rheumatoid arthritis affects the bones and muscles (correct)
- Osteoarthritis is more common in women, while rheumatoid arthritis is more common in men
- Osteoarthritis affects the bones and muscles, while rheumatoid arthritis affects only the joints
- Osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disorder, while rheumatoid arthritis is a degenerative joint disease
What is the purpose of performing a synovial fluid analysis in a patient with joint inflammation?
What is the purpose of performing a synovial fluid analysis in a patient with joint inflammation?
- To assess the patient's liver function
- To identify the presence of crystals in the joint fluid (correct)
- To determine the patient's blood type
- To evaluate the patient's kidney function
What is the name of the protein that is often elevated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the name of the protein that is often elevated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
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What is the most common type of arthritis?
What is the most common type of arthritis?
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What is the purpose of performing an ultrasound in a patient with joint inflammation?
What is the purpose of performing an ultrasound in a patient with joint inflammation?
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