An overweight 73-year-old man sees his orthopedic specialist because of recurrent right knee pain. The physician performs an arthrocentesis and sends it to the laboratory for analysis
The technologist notes many crystals with notched edges, exhibiting strong birefringence. Based on this information, from what is the patient most likely suffering?
a. Systemic lupus
b. Gout
c. Rheumatoid arthritis
d. Bacterial infection in the joint
Correct Answer: C
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A. Robotic B. Remote
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Someone with tachycardia has:
A. Excessive thirst B. Profuse sweating C. A rapid heart rate D. Chest pain
Choose the best match for each item. Use an answer only once.
A. increased total WBC and lymphocytes, increased atypical lymphs B. microcytic cells C. increased eosinophils D. normal lymphocyte percentage greater than 50% E. increased percentage of band cells F. macrocytic cells G.