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jerry coleman

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What is the best test to distinguish hemophilia A from B or C?
 
  a. Specific factor assays
  b. PTT
  c. TT
  d. Bleeding time

Question 2

Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is used to treat:
 
  a. Dysfibrinogenemia
  b. Warfarin overdose
  c. Vitamin K deficiency
  d. VWD, type 1


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Viet Thy

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

ANS: A
Hemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency), hemophilia B (factor IX deficiency), and hemophilia C (factor XI deficiency) are differentiated from one another using specific factor assays.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
DDAVP, which triggers the release of VWF from storage organelles, is used to treat type 1 VWD. It is also useful in type 2A, but it is contraindicated in type 2B.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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