In a Presumptive Negative Infectious Mononucleosis Patient Who Has All

question 14

Multiple Choice

In a presumptive negative infectious mononucleosis patient who has all the signs and symptoms of the disease, we could double-check by testing for

• A)IgM to Epstein-Barr early antigen
• B)antibody to Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen
• C)antibody to viral capsid antigen
• D)a negative result to B and a positive result to C
• E)a positive result to A and a negative result to C

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and heightened brain activity.

Rapid Eye Movements

Quick, jerky movements of the eyes that occur during certain stages of sleep, associated with dreaming.

Muscle Tone

Muscle tone is the continuous and passive partial contraction of muscles, which helps maintain posture and readiness for action.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem crucial for autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.