A 29-year-old female presents with cloudy urine, flank pain, and hematuria. These signs and symptoms support which diagnosis?

Celiac disease, or sprue, is caused by alterations of the intestinal:

A 60-year-old male presents with swelling and pain in the knee. CT reveals a tumor has developed from a preexisting benign bone lesion. This supports which diagnosis?

The results of an arterial blood gas (ABG) indicates reduced oxygenation of arterial blood. What term should be used to describe this condition?

The inflammatory symptoms of classic gouty arthritis are caused by the crystallization of _____ within the synovial fluid.

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

A 45-year-old male complains of heartburn after eating and difficulty swallowing. These symptoms support which diagnosis?

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

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