Fluid obtained from the knee of a 60-year-old man who has been experiencing episodes of severe pain for several years has the following results:
-Based on the information provided,what classification of arthritis is indicated by these results?
A) Noninflammatory
B) Inflammatory/crystal-induced
C) Septic
D) Hemorrhagic

Question

Fluid obtained from the knee of a 60-year-old man who has been experiencing episodes of severe pain for several years has the following results: 
-Based on the information provided,what classification of arthritis is indicated by these results?
A) Noninflammatory 
B) Inflammatory/crystal-induced 
C) Septic 
D) Hemorrhagic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of monosodium urate crystals and elevated white blood cell count (WBC) suggest an inflammatory/crystal-induced arthritis, such as gout. Septic arthritis would likely have a significantly higher WBC count and presence of bacteria, while hemorrhagic arthritis would have a higher red blood cell count. Noninflammatory arthritis would not have the presence of crystals or elevated WBC count.

Fluid Obtained from the Knee of a 60-Year-Old Man Who