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Diagnostic Procedures
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A 68-year-old man is evaluated for epistaxis, gum bleeding, and easy bruising of 3 months' duration. Medical history is notable for anxiety, depression, and hyperlipidemia. Medications are atorvastatin, citalopram, a multivitamin, and ginkgo biloba.

On physical examination, vital signs are normal; BMI is 21. Scattered petechiae and several small ecchymoses are visible on the anterior thigh. The examination is otherwise normal.

Laboratory studies:

Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

Normal

Hemoglobin 

14.8 g/dL (148 g/L)

Leukocyte count 

4200/µL (4.2 × 109/L)

Platelet count 

245,000/µL (245 × 109/L)

Prothrombin time (PT)

Normal

Thrombin time

Normal

Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?

AFibrinogen levelBMixing studies for PT and aPTTCPeripheral blood smear reviewDPlatelet Function Analyzer-100ESerum protein electrophoresisSubmit Your Answer


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100
This is a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing and wheezing
What is Asthma
100
pertusis
What is whooping cough
100
this is a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen
What is cyanosis
100

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200
This is the lid-like structure located at the base of the tongue that closes off the laryngopharynx so food doesn't enter the trachea and lungs.
What is the epiglottis
200
This is diagnosis used when the airways have become inflamed and thickened and there is an increase in the number and size of mucus-producing cells.
What is Bronchitis
200
rhinorrhea
What is a runny nose
200
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What is airway obstruction (choking)
200
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What is a pulse oximeter
300
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What is pleura
300
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What is Emphysema
300
rib cage
What is the thoracic cavity
300
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What is asphyxia
300
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What is laryngoscopy
400
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What are alveoli
400
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What is a bronchospasm
400
dyspnea
What is shortness of breath (sob)
400
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What is respiratory failure
400
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What is a spirometer
500
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What are the phrenic nerves
500
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What is croup.
500
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What is a nose bleed
500
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What is hypercapnia
500
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