The most common sign of syphilis in the primary stage is ________.

A) a chancre
B) a fever
C) a rash on the palms/soles
D)mental deterioration


Ans: A) a chancre

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A patient has a dry powder poison covering both upper extremities and chest. You should:

A) brush the powder off and irrigate the contaminated area with large amounts of water. B) flush the area with large amounts of water and then brush the remaining poison off. C) immediately wash the powder off to prevent further exposure. D) cover the patient's arms with a burn sheet to preserve the powder for the emergency room.

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The white half-moon-shaped area at the base of a nail is called a(n) ________ and contains very active keratinocytes. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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