Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is characterized by loss of:

A 42 year old presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia. Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. What is the most likely diagnosis supported by the patient’s condition?

A newborn diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome is monitored for atelectasis because of:

A 15 year old is diagnosed with restrictive lung disease caused by fibrosis. Which pulmonary function test finding is expected?

Which of the following is a syndrome of renal failure that includes elevated blood urea and creatinine levels accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, pruritus and neurologic changes?

A 50-year-old male recently underwent a liver transplant and is taking immunosuppressive drugs.  He now has painful vesicular eruptions on the face and trunk. He reports that he had chickenpox as a child. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis based on his chicken pox history?

A 34-year-old female was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Physical examination revealed that inflammation is noted in various:

A 42-year-old female presents with raised red lesions with a brownish scale. She was diagnosed with discoid lupus erythematosus. This disorder is related to:

What is the most important factor in renal calculus formation?

A 65 year old diagnosed with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty breathing. Physical exam reveals both bluish skin and mucous membranes. What term describes these observations?