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misspop

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Which of the following screening tests would be normal when the plasma for the patient in Question 26 is
 
  a. PT
  b. PTT
  c. TT
  d. All of the above

Question 2

A 39-year-old male patient shows evidence of poor wound healing and a history of joint bleeding. What protein deficiency is most likely present?
 
  a. Factor VIII
  b. Factor IX
  c. Factor V
  d. Factor XIII



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AngeliqueG

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The PT, PTT, and TT are all normal in a patient with factor XIII deficiency. Factor XIII deficiency is evaluated by placing the clot in 5M urea; the uncross-linked clot is weak and dissolves within 2 hours in this solution.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Patients with a deficiency of factor XIII have evidence of poor wound healing and anatomic bleeds.




misspop

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


nanny

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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