A Tzanck smear is used to diagnose which skin condition?
a. fungal infections c. skin cancer
b. allergies to environ-mental agents d. herpes zoster or varicella
D
In a Tzanck smear, fluid from the base of a vesicle is applied to a glass slide, stained, and examined under a microscope. It is used to diagnose herpes zoster, herpes simplex, varicella, or pemphigus.
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A) 0.163 B) 0.63 C) 1.63 D) 16.3
You are caring for a patient with right ventricular failure. What might have caused this diagnosis in your patient?
A) Mitral valve regurgitation B) Aortic stenosis C) Aortic regurgitation D) Mitral valve stenosis
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a. Confined to legislatures. b. Seen in dysfunctional workplaces. c. Found in all social organizations. d. A representation of self-interest.