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dejastew

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Which of the following inherited condition is considered a low risk for a venous thromboembolic event?
 
  a. Homozygous factor VLeiden
  b. Homozygous prothrombin 20210
  c. Homozygous AT, PC, or PS deficiency
  d. Sickle-cell anemia

Question 2

A patient being treated with heparin therapy has a 65 decrease in platelet count from the baseline count after 6 days of being on the anticoagulant. What is the probable cause of the decrease?
 
  a. DIC
  b. TTP
  c. HIT
  d. APLS



lucas dlamini

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C



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