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future617RT

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What are typical findings on the blood smear in DIC?
 
  a. Spherocytes and leukopenia
  b. Target cells and leukocytosis
  c. Schistocytes and thrombocytopenia
  d. Helmet cells and thrombocytosis

Question 2

Laboratory testing in DIC helps distinguish this condition from others. Which of the following results would be expected in DIC?
 
  a. PT normal; APTT prolonged; normal D-dimer test; normal fibrinogen
  b. PT, APTT, and TT prolonged; elevated D-dimer test; decrease in fibrinogen
  c. Fibrinogen increased; FDP and D-dimer decreased; PT, APTT, and TT prolonged
  d. PT, APTT, and TT normal; fibrinogen decreased; FDP and D-dimer increased


SeanoH09

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

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B


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