Diagnostic Tests Modules 1-5 FINAL EXAM

Question 1

A patient is showing the clinical manifestations for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) what type of lab work is SPECIFIC for this disease? 
A. Antinuclear (ANA's) 
B. Complete Blood Count (CBC) 
C. White Blood Cell Count (WBC) 
D. BUN and Creatine

Answer 1

A. Antinuclear (ANA’s)

Question 2

If a patient's Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate is elevated, what is the cause of this? 
A. Infection 
B. Not getting enough Oxygen 
C. Low blood pressure 
D. Inflammation

Answer 2

D. Inflammation

Question 3

What type of test could help you diagnose a patient with Lupus (SLE) or Rheumatoid Arthritis? 
A. Antinuclear (ANA's) 
B. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate 
C. pTT 
D. Serum Uric Acid Level

Answer 3

B. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate