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on: Jun 25, 2018
What predisposing factors, identified in S.P.'s medical history, place her at risk for infection,
  bleeding, and anemia?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What predisposing factors, identified in S.P.'s medical history, increase her risk for
  respiratory complications?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

She has been taking methotrexate, which might cause leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, or anemia.
Chronic immunosuppression might result from prednisone therapy.

Answer to Question 2

She has a 50pack-year history of smoking. In addition, the presence of GERD makes her more at risk
for aspiration pneumonia.


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