WBR0751
| Author | [[PageAuthor::Rim Halaby, M.D. [1]]] |
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| Exam Type | ExamType::USMLE Step 1 |
| Main Category | MainCategory::Pathology |
| Sub Category | SubCategory::Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology |
| Prompt | [[Prompt::A 52 year old man presents to the emergency department complaining of excruciating left toe pain. On physical examination, the physician notes erythema, edema, and tenderness around the left meta-tarsal-phalangeal joint of the great toe. Lab work-up reveals elevated levels of uric acid. Arthrocentesis of the joint is performed. Fluid analysis shows needle-shaped yellow crystals under parallel light. What is the most likely finding during history-taking consistent with this patient's condition?]] |
| Answer A | AnswerA::Recent beer intake |
| Answer A Explanation | AnswerAExp:: |
| Answer B | AnswerB::Personal history of |
| Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp:: |
| Answer C | AnswerC:: |
| Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp:: |
| Answer D | AnswerD:: |
| Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp:: |
| Answer E | AnswerE:: |
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| Right Answer | RightAnswer:: |
| Explanation | [[Explanation:: Educational Objective: |
| Approved | Approved::No |
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| Linked Question | Linked:: |
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