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What is a common feature of septic arthritis in terms of complete blood count results?
What is a common feature of septic arthritis in terms of complete blood count results?
Which of the following markers may be used to monitor therapeutic response in septic arthritis?
Which of the following markers may be used to monitor therapeutic response in septic arthritis?
What is the significance of a serum uric acid test in the context of ruling out gout in septic arthritis?
What is the significance of a serum uric acid test in the context of ruling out gout in septic arthritis?
In arthrocentesis for synovial fluid analysis in septic arthritis, what WBC count would indicate a significant presence of white blood cells?
In arthrocentesis for synovial fluid analysis in septic arthritis, what WBC count would indicate a significant presence of white blood cells?
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When suspecting Lyme arthritis in septic arthritis cases, what diagnostic test should be considered due to the inability to culture Borrelia burgdorferi from synovial fluid?
When suspecting Lyme arthritis in septic arthritis cases, what diagnostic test should be considered due to the inability to culture Borrelia burgdorferi from synovial fluid?
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What is a common finding in synovial fluid WBC differential in septic arthritis?
What is a common finding in synovial fluid WBC differential in septic arthritis?
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Which imaging modality may be considered when evaluating septic arthritis to gather more information?
Which imaging modality may be considered when evaluating septic arthritis to gather more information?
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What is the recommended action for septic arthritis considering its urgency?
What is the recommended action for septic arthritis considering its urgency?
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Which type of polyarthritis can present with redness, swelling, and tenderness of the joints?
Which type of polyarthritis can present with redness, swelling, and tenderness of the joints?
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Which condition may worsen with inactivity?
Which condition may worsen with inactivity?
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Which type of arthritis commonly affects wrists, carpometacarpals, MCP, PIP, and DIP joints?
Which type of arthritis commonly affects wrists, carpometacarpals, MCP, PIP, and DIP joints?
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Which type of arthritis is often associated with the involvement of vertebral and sacroiliac joints?
Which type of arthritis is often associated with the involvement of vertebral and sacroiliac joints?
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Which condition may present with calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease?
Which condition may present with calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease?
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Which type of arthritis is commonly seen as mono or oligoarticular?
Which type of arthritis is commonly seen as mono or oligoarticular?
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Which demographic group has the highest prevalence of osteoarthritis according to the text?
Which demographic group has the highest prevalence of osteoarthritis according to the text?
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What is a common risk factor for osteoarthritis mentioned in the text?
What is a common risk factor for osteoarthritis mentioned in the text?
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Which joint is commonly affected by osteoarthritis, as per the text?
Which joint is commonly affected by osteoarthritis, as per the text?
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What is a characteristic symptom of osteoarthritis mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic symptom of osteoarthritis mentioned in the text?
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What is a sign of osteoarthritis related to joint movement mentioned in the text?
What is a sign of osteoarthritis related to joint movement mentioned in the text?
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Which type of nodes are associated with osteoarthritis in the fingers?
Which type of nodes are associated with osteoarthritis in the fingers?
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What term describes the degenerative disorder of articular cartilage in osteoarthritis?
What term describes the degenerative disorder of articular cartilage in osteoarthritis?
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"Lifelong with flares" refers to the __________ of osteoarthritis.
"Lifelong with flares" refers to the __________ of osteoarthritis.
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What is the gold standard for diagnosing gout?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing gout?
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Which of the following is typically used for research purposes and to identify subjects eligible for clinical studies in gout?
Which of the following is typically used for research purposes and to identify subjects eligible for clinical studies in gout?
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What is the characteristic appearance of monosodium urate crystals under microscopy?
What is the characteristic appearance of monosodium urate crystals under microscopy?
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Which joint is commonly affected in gout flare known as podagra?
Which joint is commonly affected in gout flare known as podagra?
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What skin manifestation is evident in the provided images related to gout?
What skin manifestation is evident in the provided images related to gout?
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Which of the following is NOT a method used in diagnosing gout?
Which of the following is NOT a method used in diagnosing gout?
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What type of deposits are observed on the elbow and ear in the text?
What type of deposits are observed on the elbow and ear in the text?
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Which tool is available online for gout classification purposes based on certain criteria?
Which tool is available online for gout classification purposes based on certain criteria?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of hyperuricaemia leading to gout?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of hyperuricaemia leading to gout?
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What is the first step in the transition from normouricaemia to clinically evident gout?
What is the first step in the transition from normouricaemia to clinically evident gout?
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What joint is commonly involved in acute gouty arthritis?
What joint is commonly involved in acute gouty arthritis?
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What is the typical duration for gout flares to self-resolve?
What is the typical duration for gout flares to self-resolve?
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Where can tophi be located in individuals with gout?
Where can tophi be located in individuals with gout?
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What is another term used to refer to a gout flare at the first metatarsophalangeal joint?
What is another term used to refer to a gout flare at the first metatarsophalangeal joint?
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Which stage involves the occurrence of monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition?
Which stage involves the occurrence of monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition?
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What can happen over time with gout flares according to the text?
What can happen over time with gout flares according to the text?
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