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wenmo

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The finding of a positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) for a patient is likely to result in which of the following pathologies:
 
  a. Increased bone marrow production of erythrocytes
  b. Increased erythrocyte destruction
  c. Decreased bone marrow production of erythrocytes
  d. Liver disease

Question 2

A patient presents with a RPI of >2 and macrocytic morphology of the red blood cells. Which survival defect does this most likely represent?
 
  a. B12 deficiency
  b. Folate deficiency
  c. Hemorrhage or hemolysis
  d. Myelodysplasia


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dmurph1496

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

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C


wenmo

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

isabelt_18

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Excellent

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