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danielfitts88

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Bleeding, infections, and anemia are common complications of chemotherapy because:
 
  a. Drugs are used kill normal cells as well as leukemic cells.
  b. Normal cells are more susceptible to drug-induced apoptosis than leukemic cells.
  c. Drugs bind preferentially to normal cells.
  d. Drugs induce the formation of autoantibodies to normal cells.

Question 2

A bone marrow differential is performed on a patient suspected of having leukemia. Cytochemical stains are performed. MPO and SBB are negative. Blasts appear homogeneous and small in size. What would you expect to find when performing immunophenotyping?
 
  a. Positive reactivity with immature B-cell or T-cell markers
  b. Positive reactivity with immature myeloid markers
  c. Positive reactivity with mature myeloid markers
  d. Positive reactivity with plasma cell markers


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juicepod

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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