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vinney12

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Direct antigen testing on cerebrospinal fluid can be of value when
 
  A) the patient demonstrates normal protein and glucose CSF levels.
  B) there is a history of antibiotic use prior to collection of the CSF.
  C) used to detect any pathogen other than Streptococcus pneumoniae.
  D) the individual has received the Hib vaccine.

Question 2

Which of the following specimen types/body sites should be screened for quality using the presence of squamous epithelial cells?
 
  A) Sputum B) Skin wound for anaerobic culture
  C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B


beccamahon

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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