A patient has 20% eosinophils. Which of the following can probably be eliminated?
a. Allergy
b. Parasitic infection
c. Pertussis
d. Chronic myelogenous leukemia
ANS: C
Pertussis can be eliminated; a lymphocytosis exists in this condition. All the other listed conditions can show elevated eosinophils.
You might also like to view...
All of the following are auditory ossicles EXCEPT the:
A) Malleus. B) Incus. C) Pinna. D) Stapes.
One type of ventilatory pattern necessary for calculating functional residual capacity through the use of a body plethysmograph is:
a. deep breathing with a breath hold. c. deep, rapid breath-ing. b. rapid, shallow breathing. d. slow, deep breath-ing.
Which of the following are the primary functions of the nasal cavity? 1. Conduction of gases 2. Filtration and defense 3. Gas exchange 4. Heat and humidify
a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 4 only
Why is the bicarbonate buffer system considered an open buffer system?
a. As the major blood and body buffer sys-tem, it is open by definition. b. It operates only in the extracellular fluid, avoiding cell closure. c. Its acid (carbonic acid) is converted to CO2 and removed. d. Its chemical reactions occur very quickly.