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codyclark

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Correlate the mutation type to each of the following disorders:
 
  a. a-thalassemia major
  b. -thalassemia major
  c. a- thalab. Point mutations
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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physician diagnoses a patient with iron-deficiency anemia and begins treatment with iron supplementation. He scheduled a repeat appointment in six months that included routine blood work.
 
  Her blood work at this repeat appointment indicates a microcytic normochromic picture with elevated iron levels. Based on these findings, what should the doctor do next?
 
  a. Order a bone marrow aspirate
  b. Order a hemoglobin electrophoresis
  c. Order a repeat CBC
  d. Repeat the iron studies



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Eazy416

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. Deletion
b. Point mutations
c. Deletion

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B




codyclark

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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