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on: Jun 25, 2018
A routine CBC from a 5-year-old boy shows 90 blasts in peripheral circulation. Cytochemical staining with MPO and SBB was negative. Based on these findings, from what is the patient most likely suffering?
 
  a. AML
  b. ALL
  c. CML
  d. CLL

Question 2

The purpose of the induction phase in chemotherapy is to:
 
  a. Eradicate normal cells
  b. Eradicate tumor cells
  c. Initiate an immune response against tumors
  d. Help the patient tolerate the tumor


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B


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