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A neoplastic condition characterized by the proliferation of immature leukocytes in the peripheral blood is
 
 leukemia
  disseminated intravascular coagulation
  sickle cell anemia
  erythroblastosis fetalis

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_____ shock is caused by sudden blood or body fluid loss.
 
 Respiratory
  Hypovolemic
  Septic
  Anaphylactic



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Answer to Question 1

leukemia

Rationale: Leukemia is a neoplastic condition characterized by the proliferation of immature leukocytes in the peripheral blood.

Answer to Question 2

Hypovolemic

Rationale: Hypovolemic shock is caused by sudden blood or body fluid loss; respiratory shock is caused by insufficient blood oxygen; septic shock is caused by systemic infection; anaphylactic shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction; and cardiogenic shock is caused by inadequate heart function.



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