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PNCB Prep Hematologic Immunology Rheumatology Oncology, Hematological Disorders Written Exam. MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) -Definition -Level (normal) (3) -Low level / Indicates (3) -High level / Indicates - correct answer Definition: -Measures average RBC volume (actual *size* of the cell) (of individual erythrocyte) -Determines the volume of the average RBC in femtoliters Lab Values: -*Normocytic: 80-100* Anemias: 1. Anemia of chronic disease 2. Early IDA 3. Acute blood los...

ALU 301, Ch. 15 Rheumatoid Arthritis |Complete Questions with 100% Correct Solutions Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of moveable joints. Epidemiology of RA -prevalence of approximately 1% -30-45 cases per 100,000 of the general population -more common in women than men with a ratio of 3:1. Although rheumatoid arthritis can present at any age, women usually develop symptoms between their second and fi...

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ALU 301, Ch. 15 Rheumatoid Arthritis |Complete Questions with 100% Correct Solutions Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of moveable joints. Epidemiology of RA -prevalence of approximately 1% -30-45 cases per 100,000 of the general population -more common in women than men with a ratio of 3:1. Although rheumatoid arthritis can present at any age, women usually develop symptoms between their second and fi...

A client is admitted to the emergency department with joint pain and swelling. Upon assessment the nurse suspects rheumatoid arthritis. Which findings support the nurse's conclusion? Select all that apply. 1. obesity 2. antinuclear antibodies 3. inflammatory disease pattern 4. disease in the bilateral symmetric joints 5. disease in the distal intrapharyngeal joints 6. disease in the weight-bearing joints and hands: 2, 3, 4 Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder identi...

ALU 301, Ch. 15 Rheumatoid Arthritis |Complete Questions with 100% Correct Solutions Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of moveable joints. Epidemiology of RA -prevalence of approximately 1% -30-45 cases per 100,000 of the general population -more common in women than men with a ratio of 3:1. Although rheumatoid arthritis can present at any age, women usually develop symptoms between their second and fi...

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ALU 301: Chapter 3: (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Test With Complete Solutions Rheumatoid Arthritis A chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of movable joints. Arthritis is the primary symptom but just one manifestation of a more extensive systemic inflammatory process. HLA-DR4 (a human leukocyte antigen) A type of histocompatibility Class II antigen believed to be associated with an increased suspectibility to RA and is is found in the majority ...