Sbom master hematology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Based on clinical picture, what is the most likley diagnosis? - Answer Chronic myeloid leukemia A 32-year-old man presents with a 2-month history of weakness, weight loss, and a dragging sensation in the abdomen. On examination, there is pallor and splenomegaly. A complete blood picture reveals hemoglobin of 11.5gm%, red blood cell count of 4.1x106/mm3, leukocyte count of 120,000 cells/mm3, and platelet count of 550,000/mm3. Peripheral smear predominantly shows neutrophils, bands, and met...

Which of the following substances enzymatically causes the polymerization of plasma fibrinogen? - Thrombin Which statement is correct: Damaged tissue releases a substance called tissue fibrinogen, which is mainly composed of phospholipids Damage to the vessel wall initiates what is called the intrinsic pathway The activation of protein coagulation factor plus the release of platelet thromboplastin eventually leads directly to the formation of thrombin The actual blood clotting is ...

A 23-year-old woman presents with fatigue and the recent onset of a yellowing of her skin. Her physical examination is remarkable for the presence of splenomegaly. Laboratory results are as follows: TESTRESULTSREFERENCE RANGEHematocrit3840-50 (male)36-44 (female)Hemoglobin12.6 g/dL13.8-17.2 g/dL (male)12.1-15.1 g/dL (female)RBC3.3 x 106/µl4.5-5.7 x 106/µl (male)3.9-5.0 x 106/µl (female)MCHC3731-36Platelets258,000/mm3130,000-400,000/mm3WBC5.4 x 103/mm34.0-11 x 103/mm3Neutrophils5740-75%Ly...

Which of the following substances enzymatically causes the polymerization of plasma fibrinogen? Answer> Thrombin Which statement is correct: Damaged tissue releases a substance called tissue fibrinogen, which is mainly composed of phospholipids Damage to the vessel wall initiates what is called the intrinsic pathway The activation of protein coagulation factor plus the release of platelet thromboplastin eventually leads directly to the formation of thrombin The actual blood clotti...