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Lobcity

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A bone marrow aspirate is performed for staging purposes on a patient with Hodgkin lymphoma. The results come back positive for infiltration by Reed Sternberg cells. This means that the patient is:
 
  a. In the early stages of the disease.
  b. In the late stages of the disease.
  c. Converting to non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
  d. Entering remission.

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Which of the following best represents the hematologic picture of a patient with lymphoma?
 
  a. Prominent lymphocytosis
  b. Normal until later stages of the disease
  c. Prominent leukocytosis
  d. Low hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelet count


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Andromeda18

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

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B


Lobcity

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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