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sdfghj

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What abnormality in the complete blood count is often seen in a patient with significant hypox-emia caused by chronic lung disease?
 
  a. Leukocytosis
  b. Anemia
  c. Polycythemia
  d. Leukopenia

Question 2

What term is used to describe a red blood cell (RBC) count that is above normal values?
 
  a. Leukocytosis
  b. Leukopenia
  c. Anemia
  d. Polycythemia


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Polycythemia helps prevent the negative side effects of reduced PO2 in the blood by increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An abnormally elevated RBC count is known as polycythemia.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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