Multiple Choice
A patient previously diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency arrives in the emergency room with symptoms of meningitis.A lumbar puncture is performed.
-Based on the information provided,what diagnostically significant observation might be made on the Gram stain?
A) Gram-positive cocci
B) Gram-negative rods
C) Starburst microbial pattern
D) Fungal mycelia
Correct Answer:
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Q22: The normal CSF protein is:<br>A) 15 to
Q23: If protein electrophoresis was performed on both
Q24: The recommended serologic test for the diagnosis
Q25: Increased CSF eosinophils are associated with:<br>A) Multiple
Q26: A patient previously diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency
Q28: Three tubes of CSF are submitted to
Q29: The third tube of CSF collected from
Q30: White blood cell (WBC)counts on clear CSF
Q31: Nucleated red blood cells (RBCs)seen in the
Q32: The normal CSF glucose is:<br>A) 25 to