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Author Question: Which of the following is decreased in DIC? a. Fibrinogen b. PT c. PTT d. Fibrin ... (Read 47 times)

nummyann

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is decreased in DIC?
 
  a. Fibrinogen
  b. PT
  c. PTT
  d. Fibrin degradation products

Question 2

The bleeding associated with renal disease is related most to defective:
 
  a. Blood vessels
  b. Plasma procoagulants
  c. Platelets
  d. Inhibitors


kmb352

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

ANS: A
Fibrinogen is decreased in DIC. The PT and PTT are both increased (prolonged), whereas fibrin degradation products are increased.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Platelet dysfunction is the primary cause for prolonged bleeding in patients with renal failure.


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