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notis

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Hemolytic uremic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura can present with similar initial clinical symptoms. Which of following distinguishes TTP?
 
  a. It occurs in children younger than 5 years old.
  b. Acute renal failure is present.
  c. There are severe CNS symptoms.
  d. There is thrombocytopenia.

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7-year-old girl is brought to a physician because she has a swollen hand with an ischemic lesion. The physician suspects a brown recluse spider bite. What is the suspected mechanism of erythrocyte damage caused by venom of this spider?
 
  a. Changes in glycophorin on the erythrocyte membrane
  b. DIC
  c. Lysis caused by passage through the fibrin clot
  d. Changes in the permeability of the cell membrane


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kaillie

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

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


notis

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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