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CharlieWard

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Normal hematocrit is 45. What is the RPI for this patient with a reticulocyte count of 5 and hematocrit of 25?
 
  a. 2.39
  b. 2.59
  c. 1.39
  d. 4.50

Question 2

Which of the following laboratory values would best correlate with moderate polychromasia on the peripheral blood smear?
 
  a. Decreased bilirubin
  b. Increased RPI
  c. Schistocytes on the PB smear
  d. Low PLT count


zacnyjessica

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

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B


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