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robinn137

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Which of the following is among the diagnostic criteria for aplastic anemia?
 
  a. Granulocyte count > 0.5 x 109/L
  b. Platelet count < 20  109/L
  c. Anemia
  d. Anemia with corrected reticulocyte count >1

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A 55-year-old male is undergoing dialysis to treat his renal failure. Routine blood examination shows a low RBC count, low H&H, and a normal MCV. What is the most important factor contributing to this anemia?
 
  a. Ineffective erythropoiesis
  b. Hemolysis
  c. Decreased erythropoietin production
  d. Presence of cytotoxic antibodies to erythropoietin-sensitive cells


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uniquea123

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

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C


robinn137

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

olderstudent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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