This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A technologist is reviewing a patient's blood smear. She notices that 85 blasts are present but is ... (Read 43 times)

jman1234

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jun 25, 2018
A technologist is reviewing a patient's blood smear. She notices that 85 blasts are present but is having a difficult time identifying the lineage. Cytochemical staining is subsequently performed, and the results for MPO, SBB, NSE, and PAS are negative.
 
  Based on this information, what is the most likely lineage of the unknown blasts?
 
  a. T lymphoid
  b. B lymphoid
  c. Erythroid
  d. Myeloid

Question 2

A 5-year-old patient has been diagnosed with Pre-B-cell ALL. Routine cytogenetic analysis confirms the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome. What does this mean for the patient?
 
  a. The patient is in remission.
  b. The patient has relapsed.
  c. The patient has a poor prognosis.
  d. More aggressive treatment is needed.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

briezy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C


jman1234

  • Member
  • Posts: 560
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

adammoses97

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.

Blood pressure cuffs come in various sizes Blood pressure cuffs come in various sizes
Stained section of cerebral cortex from autopsy of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Stained section of cerebral cortex from autopsy of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Blood coagulation pathways in vivo showing the central role played by thrombin Blood coagulation pathways in vivo showing the central role played by thrombin
The physician uses auscultation to listen to a patient’s heart. The physician uses auscultation to listen to a patient’s heart.
Composition of blood. Composition of blood.
Video: Bulk flow - factors that influence bulk flow

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library