Answer 6

6.  Choice D is the correct answer.   The Jones Criteria for diagnosis of ARF major criteria include:  Migratory arthritis (large joints), carditis or valvulitis, CNS involvement (Sydenham Chorea), Erythema Marginatum, and subcutaneous nodules.  Minor criteria include:  fever, prolonged PR interval, elevated CRP or ESR, and arthralgias.  To make a diagnosis you need one major criteria and two minor criteria.

Question 6

6.  Your are working up a patient suspected of Rheumatic Fever.  All of the following are considered major criteria Acute Rheumatic Fever except:

A.  Migratory Arthritis
B.  Erythema Marginatum
C.  Subcutaneous Nodules
D.  Elevated CRP or Sed Rate