ORT - Wk5 - Crystal-induced arthritis & Ix

Chronic gout resulting in formation of tophi.

• T

• F

Pseudo-gout resulting in chondrocalcinosis in CT/X-ray.

• T

• F

ESR shows level of inflammation.

• T

• F

Increase in monocytes indicates:

• Parasite

• TB

• Malaria

• Rocky mountain spotted fever

Hematocrit = packed cell volume (PCV), is the % volume of RBC in blood.

• T

• F

Which of the following monitor the liver function esp. on liver injury? (While the other for tissue necrosis)

• ALT/SGOT

• AST/SGPT

Which of the followings provide real-time imagings?

• EOS imaging

• Fluoroscopy & angiography

• Doppler ultrasound

• Positron emission tomography

MRI is not suitable for:

• Metal implants

• Guiding biopsies

• Claustrophobia