Which of the following results puts the patient at an increased ...

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Which of the following results puts the patient at an increased risk for thrombosis?
 
  a. Total cholesterol of 180 mg/dL
  b. PTT of 25 seconds
  c. Deficiency of factor V
  d. Chronically elevated fibrinogen

Question 2

What is the most common congenital disorder of excess thrombosis in whites?
 
  a. Protein S deficiency
  b. Antithrombin deficiency
  c. Activated protein C resistance
  d. DIC

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
High fibrinogen levels have a positive correlation to relative risk of myocardial cardiovascular risk, especially in patients with angina pectoris. Care must be taken in evaluating patients because fibrinogen is an acute phase reactant and increases under stress.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Activated protein C resistance, also known as factor V Leiden, occurs in 3 to 8 of whites. Antithrombin and activated protein C deficiencies are more rare. DIC is much more common, but it is acquired, not congenital.

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