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KWilfred

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What is the first step in identifying a variant of CML?
 
  a. Rule out other causes of monoclonal cellular proliferation.
  b. Perform a bone marrow aspirate.
  c. Take an accurate drug history.
  d. Perform cytogenetic tests.

Question 2

A 45-year-old patient visits his physician for a routine examination to address his hypertension. The patient has prominent splenomegaly and rosy cheeks. He is also a smoker. Lab values are:
 
  EPO: elevated
  WBC count: 18.4 x 109/L4
  RBC: 6.84 x 1012/L
  PLT: 705 x 109/L
 
  Based on these findings, what would you expect to find in the bone marrow?
  a. Myeloid hypoplasia
  b. Erythroid hypoplasia
  c. Erythroid hyperplasia
  d. Panmyelosis



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C





 

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