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In considering the specificity of laboratory data, the most reliable diagnostic test listed below would be
 
  A. Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) to rule out inflammation
  B. CBC to rule out infection
  C. Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) test to rule out a collagen disease
  D. Synovial fluid analysis to differentiate between an infectious versus an inflammatory infusion

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A 72-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with gout. She also has a long history of chronic congestive heart failure. The most likely contributing factor to the development of gout in this older female is
 
  A. Lead intoxication
  B. Illegal whiskey
  C. Binge-eating
  D. Thiazide diuretics



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Answer to Question 1

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