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s.tung

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What would be the expected laboratory results in a patient with thrombocytopenia?
 
  a. Platelet counts <50 x 109>  b. Normal bleeding time
  c. Abnormally prolonged PT and APTT
  d. Decreased fibrinogen

Question 2

Aspirin affects platelet aggregation because it interferes with:
 
  a. Cyclooxygenase activity
  b. Platelet adhesion to collagen
  c. Development of platelets
  d. Binding of fibrinogen to platelets


parker125

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

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


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