All of the following are associated with an increased risk of ...

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All of the following are associated with an increased risk of thrombosis except:
 
  a. High high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
  b. Increased homocysteine
  c. Immobilization of extremities
  d. Increased high-sensitivity C-reactive protein

Question 2

Which of the following makes a patient more prone to hemorrhage?
 
  a. Protein C deficiency
  b. Acute disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
  c. Factor V Leiden
  d. Free protein S deficiency

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
High HDL cholesterol is actually believed to be protective (the so-called good cholesterol). All the other listed findings are risk factors for thrombosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Although DIC is a thrombotic process, the thrombi that form are small and ineffective, so systemic hemorrhage is often the first or most apparent symptom. Acute DIC can have severe hemorrhaging and is often fatal, requiring immediate medical intervention.

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Great answer, keep it coming

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it