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dejastew

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All of the following are useful for predicting prognosis for patients with the myelodysplastic syndromes except:
 
  a. Degree of anemia
  b. Cytogenetic findings
  c. Number of cytopenias
  d. Percent blast cells in the bone marrow

Question 2

Cell dysfunction in the myelodysplastic syndromes may be present in:
 
  a. Red cells
  b. Granulocytes
  c. Platelets
  d. All of the above



kbennett34

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
All the items listed except degree of anemia are useful prognostic indicators in myelodysplastic syndromes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
All blood cells produced in the bone marrow (i.e., red cells, granulocytes, platelets) may exhibit abnormal cell function.



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