A saline wet smear (vaginal secretions mixed with normal saline on a glass slide) is the test for:
1. bacterial vaginosis.
2. candidiasis.
3. yeast infection.
4. trichomoniasis.
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1. Incorrect. Bacterial vaginosis is tested for by a normal saline test.
2. Incorrect. Candidiasis is tested for by a potassium hydroxide preparation.
3. Incorrect. Yeast infections are the common name for candidiasis, which is tested for by a potassium hydroxide preparation.
4. Correct. A positive finding for this test would be many white blood cell protozoa.
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