Test 2 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODY (ANA)
A
group of protein antibods that react agains cellular nuclear material in terms of titers Neg result reference diagnose: SLE - = excludes diagnosis \+ = more studies
2
Q
antinuclear antibody sensitive for
A
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
3
Q
rheumatoid factor RF or RA
A
Negative t always mean RA
4
Q
RF or RA
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>60 POSSIBLE RA autoimmune chronic hepatitis C SBE subacute bac'l endocarditis
5
Q
CRP ACUTE PHASE REACTANT PROTEIN
A
NON-specific elevated in tissue necrosis faster than RA, cheap sensitive for inflammation differ acute vs. chronic used to monitor, baseline
6
Q
ESR - erythrocyte sedimentation rate
A
rate at which RBCs settle in saline sol. or plasma
7
Q
ESR
A
non-specific, slow
used for vague, monitor dis. therapy
