Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1203 of 2368
Which finding is a hallmark of diphtheria?
- A gray pseudomembrane in the throat and on the tonsils
- White raised bumps on the inside of the mouth
- A bumpy red tongue with a white coating
- Painful swelling of the parotid glands
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Correct answer: A gray pseudomembrane in the throat and on the tonsils
Inflammation forms a gray pseudomembrane in the throat and on the tonsils.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Diphtheria. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026