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Which procedure is used to collect the pleural fluid from the pleural cavity? a. Pericardial aspiration b. Paracentesis c. Thoracentesis d. Spinal tap Correct Answer:
 
  a. Pericardial aspiration
  b. Paracentesis
  c. Thoracentesis
  d. Spinal tap

Question 2

An overweight 73-year-old man sees his orthopedic specialist because of recurrent right knee pain. The physician performs an arthrocentesis and sends it to the laboratory for analysis.
 
  The technologist notes many crystals with notched edges, exhibiting strong birefringence. Based on this information, from what is the patient most likely suffering?
 
  a. Systemic lupus
  b. Gout
  c. Rheumatoid arthritis
  d. Bacterial infection in the joint



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Chelseyj.hasty

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C




melina_rosy

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


Laurenleakan

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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