What are the primary clinical manifestations of essential thrombocythemia?

a. Platelet dysfunction
b. Hemorrhage
c. Thrombosis
d. All of the above


ANS: D
Patients with essential thrombocythemia have platelet dysfunction and may either bleed or experience thrombosis.

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a. It is considered to be very plausible by the physician because of the findings, data, and information gathered about the presenting problem and the patient b. It is considered to be an uncertain likelihood, but one that could be the final diagnosis c. It is intended to either prove that a specific diagnosis is the definitive diagnosis through diagnostic testing, data, and findings, or dismiss it from any future consideration as the final diagnosis of the presenting problem d. It is the final diagnosis identified through careful consideration, discernment, and clinical judgment

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A) 2 B) 3 C) 5 D) 7

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A. Messages application B. ToDos C. Patient Portal D. Personal Health Record

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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