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lunatika

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on: Jun 27, 2018
An example of exfoliative cytology would be a ________.
 
  A) Pap smear of bronchial washings for suspected lung cancer
  B) bone marrow aspiration for suspected leukemia
  C) chromosomal abnormality examination for Ewing's sarcoma
  D) frozen section of a breast tumor for possible cancer

Question 2

Nuchal rigidity is an important sign of ________.
 
  A) postictal state
  B) Bell's palsy
  C) meningitis
  D) migraine


mochi09

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct Exfoliation involves the shedding of cells. The Pap smear examines cells that are shed from the mucous membrane of the cervix, lungs, or stomach.
B) This is not an example of exfoliative cytology.
C) This is not an example of exfoliative cytology.
D) This is not an example of exfoliative cytology.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Nuchal rigidity (stiff neck) is not related to symptoms after a seizure (postictal state).
B) Nuchal rigidity (stiff neck) is not related to Bell's palsy.
C) Correct Nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), fever, and headache are signs of meningitis.
D) Nuchal rigidity (stiff neck) is not related to a migraine.


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