« previous next »

Author Question: What are typical findings on the blood smear in DIC? a. Spherocytes and leukopenia b. Target ... (Read 83 times)

future617RT

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 543
on: Jun 25, 2018
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

Did you know?

In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Blood Composition Blood Composition
The beautiful blood vessels of the human body The beautiful blood vessels of the human body
Mechanism involved in renal control of blood pressure Mechanism involved in renal control of blood pressure
Sex-Typical Toy Choices Sex-Typical Toy Choices
Blood pressure Blood pressure
Valves in veins prevent the backflow of blood Valves in veins prevent the backflow of blood
Video: T cell receptors

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library