Which of the following terms describes the first exposure to herpes virus?

a. primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
b. recurrent herpes simplex infection
c. herpes labialis
d. angular chelitis


a. Primary herpes simplex virus or primary herpetic gingivostomatitis infections occur with the first exposure to HSV-1 or HSV-2 . They can occur in infants, children, or adults and are characterized by fever, malaise, nausea and vomiting, and oral vesicles.

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What are typical findings on the blood smear in DIC?

a. Spherocytes and leukopenia b. Target cells and leukocytosis c. Schistocytes and thrombocytopenia d. Helmet cells and thrombocytosis

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Procedure coding is the act of assigning ________ to the procedures and services that physicians provide to patients.

A. letters B. numbers C. letters and numbers D. special characters

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Where is messenger RNA formed?

a. Mitochondria b. Golgi organelle c. Ribosomes d. Nucleus

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A common adverse effect of antiemetics is:

A. nausea B. hypertension C. drowsiness D. drooling

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