A patient with ALL underwent chemotherapy. Results from hematologic, cytogenetic, and molecular analyses indicated that the patient entered complete remission. Four years later, on routine follow-up,
the peripheral blood results for the patient were in the normal range, and cytogenetic analysis revealed no abnormalities, but molecular analysis showed BCR/ABL1 transcripts that were found in the blasts at diagnosis 4 years ago. This patient can be said to:
a. Be in complete remission
b. Be in molecular and cytogenetic remission
c. Have minimal residual disease
d. Have partial cytogenetic remission
Question 2
The most common form of ALL relapse in children is:
a. CNS leukemia.
b. BM relapse.
c. Relapse in extramedullary hematopoietic organs.
d. Relapse in the lymphatic system.
The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
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(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room.
The patient is placed between the X-ray tube, which emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam, and the film or ...
Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress