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musculoskeletal notes 1/3 Diagnostic Test and Procedures mj
Question | Answer |
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ESR and C-reactive protein determine | if disorder is inflammatory or noninflammatory |
RE (RHEUMATIOD FACTOR) | detects antibodies present with rheumatoid arthritis |
CBC | evaluates for anemia, infection or inflammation |
Elevated alkaline phosphatase level | may indicate bone tumor and healing fractures |
Elevated acid phosphatase level | may indicate Paget's disease and metastatic cancer |
Paget's disease | a disorder characterized by excessive bone destruction and disorganized repair |
Decreased serum calcium | may indicate osteomalacia (rickets), osteoporosis and bone tumors. |
Increased serum phosphorus level | may indicate bone tumors and healing fractures |
Elevated serum uric acid level | may indicate gout (Big Toe) |
Elevated antinuclear antibody level (ANA) | may indicate lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease) |