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CharlieWard

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A preterm infant (29 weeks old) has a platelet count of 85  109/L. Is this a normal or abnormal finding?
 
  a. Abnormal because infants have normal adult amounts of platelets after 27 weeks' gestation
  b. Normal because preterm infants have decreased platelet counts as a result of abnormal birthing circumstances
  c. Normal because platelet development is similar to lung development in an infant; levels depend on the age of gestation
  d. Abnormal because preterm infants are subject to DIC, and that results in a decreased platelet count

Question 2

A patient with a protein C deficiency is at risk for developing which of the following?
 
  a. Thrombosis
  b. Hemorrhage
  c. Lupus anticoagulant inhibitor
  d. Factor deficiency


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Pswine

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

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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