When the Practitioner Suspects That a Patient Has a Protozoal

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the practitioner suspects that a patient has a protozoal or parasitic infection, what is the minimum number of stool specimens that need to be examined?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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Definitions:

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

A progressive lung disease that obstructs airflow and makes it difficult to breathe.

Cerebrovascular Accidents

Another term for a stroke, an event characterized by the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain.

Tranquilizers

Medications used to reduce tension or anxiety, and sometimes to induce sedation.

Pharmacokinetic Activity

The process by which a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body.