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olgavictoria

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Interpret the following results: WBC count, 1.4  109/L; bone marrow shows myeloid hypoplasia with a decreased M:E ratio of 1:1. There is no history of medications or drug exposure. What can be concluded from this?
 
  a. The patient has a pseudoneutropenia.
  b. The patient has a neutropenia resulting from decreased production.
  c. The patient has a neutropenia resulting from increased loss in circulation.
  d. The patient has a neutropenia resulting from toxin exposure.

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A patient has an elevated WBC count with many circulating leukocyte precursors and a normal RBC count. Which of the following assays provides information that can best be used to diagnose this patient?
 
  a. Platelet count
  b. Presence of myelocytes
  c. Prothrombin time
  d. Presence of BCR/ABL1


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potomatos

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

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: D


olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

AngeliqueG

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Excellent

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