A Patient Has a Pleural Effusion from an Unknown Cause

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient has a pleural effusion from an unknown cause. A fluid sample has been taken for analysis. To help identify the cause of the effusion, which of the following tests should be performed?
1) Specific gravity
2) Biochemical makeup
3) Cytologic examination
4) Bacterial culture

• A)1, 3
• B)1, 2, 4
• C)2, 3, 4
• D)1, 2, 3

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