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maegan_martin

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Abnormally low fluid pH measurements are useful in evaluating conditions associated with:
 
  A) Pleural effusions
  B) Pleural and pericardial effusions
  C) Pericardial and peritoneal effusions
  D) Pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal effusions

Question 2

Each of the following laboratory findings on an effusion supports a specific diagnosis of disease EXCEPT:
 
  A) Lupus erythematosus cells found during the microscopic examination
  B) A serous fluid glucose concentration less than 60 mg/dL
  C) Microorganisms identified by Gram or acid-fast stain
  D) Malignant cells identified during the microscopic or cytologic examination



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

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Ans: B





 

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