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musculoskeletal notes 1/3 Diagnostic Test and Procedures mj
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ESR and C-reactive protein determine | if disorder is inflammatory or noninflammatory |
| RE (RHEUMATIOD FACTOR) | detects antibodies present with rheumatoid arthritis |
| CBC | evaluates for anemia, infection or inflammation |
| Elevated alkaline phosphatase level | may indicate bone tumor and healing fractures |
| Elevated acid phosphatase level | may indicate Paget's disease and metastatic cancer |
| Paget's disease | a disorder characterized by excessive bone destruction and disorganized repair |
| Decreased serum calcium | may indicate osteomalacia (rickets), osteoporosis and bone tumors. |
| Increased serum phosphorus level | may indicate bone tumors and healing fractures |
| Elevated serum uric acid level | may indicate gout (Big Toe) |
| Elevated antinuclear antibody level (ANA) | may indicate lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease) |