Investigatuons Flashcards
1
Q
What would be the best blood test to aid diagnosis of giant cell arteritis ?
A
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimantation rate
It is a marker for inflammation and is markedly raised in patients with giant cell arteritis.
2
Q
Which blood test is important when monitoring patients taking carbamazepine?
A
Liver function test
Full blood count
1) Carbamazepine metabolised und liver can cause hepatic ( inflammation of liver)
2) it can also cause aplastic anaemia so full blood count is also useful
3
Q
What on blood test shows if a patient has a Sjögren’s syndrome ?
A
Antinuclear antibodies such as :SSA,SSB,
rheumatoid factor ;
erythrocytes sedimentation rate
