A patient with ALL underwent chemotherapy. Results from hematologic, cytogenetic, and molecular analyses indicated that the patient entered complete remission. Four years later, on routine follow-up,
the peripheral blood results for the patient were in the normal range, and cytogenetic analysis revealed no abnormalities, but molecular analysis showed BCR/ABL1 transcripts that were found in the blasts at diagnosis 4 years ago. This patient can be said to:
a. Be in complete remission
b. Be in molecular and cytogenetic remission
c. Have minimal residual disease
d. Have partial cytogenetic remission
Correct Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) 2,000 mL of 10% alcohol. B) 2 L of 10% distilled water. C) 2,000 mL of 5% distilled water. D) 2,000 mL of 5% alcohol.
You and a fellow OEC Technician are discussing how to talk with someone experiencing a behavioral emergency. Which of the following statements indicates that you have a good understanding of the correct approach?
a. "If the patient is hallucinating, you should go along with them so they won't get upset." b. "Don't encourage patients to talk about what is bothering them. They should only talk with a psychiatrist about that." c. "Demonstrate active listening skills by repeating or paraphrasing what the patient said." d. If a patient yells, you should yell back so he will know you are not afraid."
If health care claim forms are being printed and sent to the insurance company, it is important to check the printed claim for:
a. OCR compatibility. b. typographical errors. c. spelling errors. d. coding errors.