What is the best test to distinguish hemophilia A from B or C?

a. Specific factor assays
b. PTT
c. TT
d. Bleeding time


ANS: A
Hemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency), hemophilia B (factor IX deficiency), and hemophilia C (factor XI deficiency) are differentiated from one another using specific factor assays.

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a. Age 15 to 34 years b. Altered immune function c. Female sex d. Cytomegalovirus infection in childhood

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18.3 × 0.9 and round the answer to the nearest tenth

What will be an ideal response?

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When coding the removal of a bandage from the foot, the Index lists the first three characters of the code as:

a. 2W0 b. 2W3 c. 2W5 d. 2W6

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A(n) __________________ is an institution administered by local units of government (i.e., cities or counties) with the authority to detain adults for a period of 48 hours or longer and for the confinement of adults convicted of misdemeanors whose sentence does not exceed one year.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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