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kwoodring

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What description identifies the pathophysiology of leukemia?
 
  a. Increased blood viscosity
  b. Abnormal stimulation of the first stage of coagulation process
  c. Unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells (WBCs)
  d. Thrombocytopenia from an excessive destruction of platelets

Question 2

What immunization should not be given to a child receiving chemotherapy for cancer?
 
  a. Tetanus vaccine
  b. Inactivated poliovirus vaccine
  c. Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT)
  d. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)


joshbk44

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Leukemia is a group of malignant disorders of the bone marrow and lymphatic system. It is defined as an unrestricted proliferation of immature WBCs in the blood-forming tissues of the body. Increased blood viscosity may result secondary to the increased number of WBCs. The coagulation process is unaffected by leukemia. Thrombocytopenia may occur secondary to the overproduction of WBCs in the bone marrow.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The vaccine used for MMR is a live virus and can cause serious disease in immunocompromised children. The tetanus vaccine, inactivated poliovirus vaccine, and DPT are not live vaccines and can be given to immunosuppressed children. The immune response is likely to be suboptimum, so delaying vaccination is usually recommended.


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kwoodring

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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