In cases of a suspected parasitic worm infestation, the physician may request a(n) ________ specimen.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
stool
The physician may request a stool specimen to be examined for parasites and their eggs. This is sometimes referred to as an ova and parasite specimen.
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mmHg. She reports she had a tubal ligation ten years ago and that she has several small fibroid tumors. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this patient? A) Ectopic pregnancy B) Pelvic inflammatory disease C) Mittelschmerz D) Ruptured ovarian cyst
The ____ effect occurs when pressure builds up in one compartment of the brain, due to an expanding hematoma or other space-occupying lesion, and that compartment compresses the other compartments.
A. field B. cingulation C. volume D. mass
The role of hemoglobin in the red blood cell is to carry ________
A) carbon dioxide B) oxygen C) hormones D) Both A and B
Which dermatological condition is an inflammation of the follicles of the skin's sebaceous glands?
A. Contact dermatitis B. Ringworm C. Acne vulgaris D. Scabies E. Eczema