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Question 1

If you see a red hot inflamed joint, what should be your first thought?

Answer 1

septic arthritis

**may not always be red

Question 2

If an aspirate draws a cloudy fluid, what might be present?

Answer 2

protein

white cells

Question 3

A very white joint fluid is considered (blank)

Answer 3

purulent

Question 4

Once you do a draw on a joint, what are the tests you should order?

Answer 4

gram stain
culture
cell count
differential

Question 5

What gram negative organism can cause septic arthritis, like in the fingers?

Answer 5

N. gonorrhea

Question 6

T/F: Blood cultures can help diagnose septic arthritis

Answer 6

True

**hematogenous spread

Question 7

Calcium pyrophosphate crystals that are rhomboid and Positively birefringent

Answer 7

pseudogout

Question 8

Pseudogout causes (blank) in the menisci of the knee

Answer 8

chondrocalcinosis **calcium

Question 9

Should you use the serum uric acid level to make the diagnosis of acute gouty arthritis?

Answer 9

no; do an aspirate, look for crystals