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burton19126

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Which of the following statements regarding gout is INCORRECT?
 
  A. It is a disturbance of purine metabolism.
  B. It is associated with an autoantibody directed against antigens in joint cartilage.
  C. Uric acid may precipitate in tissues, forming gouty tophi.
  D. The frequency of attacks can be reduced by drugs that lower blood uric acid.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding acute glomerulonephritis developing after a streptococcal infection is correct?
 
  A. It results from a bacterial infection of the glomeruli.
  B. Antigen-antibody complexes are filtered from the blood and accumulate within the walls of the glomerular capillaries where they incite an acute inflammation.
  C. The glomerular filtration rate is increased, leading to excess loss of fluid and electrolytes in the urine.
  D. It is usually associated with coexisting streptococcal infection of the bladder (cystitis).


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Sarahjh

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


burton19126

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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