A Clinical Finding Consistent with a Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

question 22

Multiple Choice

A clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis would be

• A) systemic manifestations of inflammation.
• B) localized pain in weight-bearing joints.
• C) reduced excretion of uric acid by the kidney.
• D) firm, crystallized nodules or "tophi" at the affected joints.

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Definitions:

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failures, a reliability metric that measures the average time between system failures in a process or product.

System Reliability

The probability that a system will perform its intended function without failure under stated conditions for a specified period of time.

Redundant Check

A process or mechanism that is repeated or additional, used to verify accuracy or reliability to ensure errors are minimized.

Reliability Ratings

A measure or score indicating the dependability, quality, or performance consistency of a product, system, or entity.