Clin Lab Med Flashcards
1
Q
Lupus
A
Anti-ds DNA
Anti-Sm (smith)
2
Q
RA
A
Anti-CCP*
RF
3
Q
Sjogren Syndrome
A
Anti-Ro
Anti-La
4
Q
Systemic Sclerosis
A
ACA
Anti-Scl-70
5
Q
PMR
A
ESR
CRP
6
Q
Ankylosing Spondy
A
HLA-b27
7
Q
> 2,000 WBC in effusion
A
Considered inflammatory
8
Q
<2,000 WBC in effusion
A
Non-inflammatory
9
Q
Septic joint classification
A
> 20,000
10
Q
WBC differential in Joint effusion
A
> 75% Neutrophils: Septic
11
Q
Gout
A
MSU
Negatively birefringent and Needle shaped
12
Q
Pseudogout
A
CPPD
Positively birefringent and Rhomboid shaped
13
Q
Lupus
A
Bilateral hands/feet/knees pain and swelling Raynaud phen Malar rash Pleuritic, sharp CP Discoid rash Mouth ulcers
14
Q
RA
A
SPARES DIPs
AM stiffness >1 hour
(no muscle pain)
15
Q
Sjogren Syndrome
A
Sicca complex: dry eyes and mouth
Cavities
Diffuse myalgia and arthralgia
