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vicotolentino

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The typical medical treatment of polycythemia vera involves repeated phlebotomies and medications such as busulfan (Myleran) in order to:
 
  a. stimulate bone marrow.
  b. inhibit bone marrow activity.
  c. increase hemoglobin.
  d. reduce gout.

Question 2

The peripheral smear is a diagnostic test that:
 
  a. assesses the level of hemoglobin.
  b. measures antibody production.
  c. examines the shape and structure of RBCs.
  d. identifies infection.


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vseab

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Repeated phlebotomy decreases blood viscosity, and myelosuppressive agents such as busulfan (Myleran) are often given to inhibit bone marrow activity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The peripheral smear allows the study of the size, structure, and shape of RBCs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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