Explanation: A) Prothrombin time (PT), which measures the functional ability of the extrinsic clotting pathway, is normally between 9.5 and 13.5 seconds. B) Prothrombin time (PT), which measures the functional ability of the extrinsic clotting pathway, is normally between 9.5 and 13.5 seconds. C) Prothrombin time (PT), which measures the functional ability of the extrinsic clotting pathway, is
normally between 9.5 and 13.5 seconds. D) Prothrombin time (PT), which measures the functional ability of the extrinsic clotting pathway, is normally between 9.5 and 13.5 seconds.
A) The nadir for the platelet count occurs 3-5 days after treatment.
B) The nadir for the platelet count occurs 5-8 days after treatment.
C) The nadir for the platelet count occurs 7-10 days after treatment.
D) The nadir for the platelet count occurs 10-13 days after treatment.
C) The nadir for the platelet count occurs 7-10 days after treatment.
Explanation: A) Chemotherapy-associated thrombocytopenia is associated with decreases in other cell lines as well. With most chemotherapeutic agents, the nadir for the platelet count occurs 7-10 days after treatment, with recovery in 2-3 weeks.
B) Chemotherapy-associated thrombocytopenia is associated with decreases in other cell lines as well. With most chemotherapeutic agents, the nadir for the platelet count occurs 7-10 days after treatment, with recovery in 2-3 weeks.
C) Chemotherapy-associated thrombocytopenia is associated with decreases in other cell lines as well. With most chemotherapeutic agents, the nadir for the platelet count occurs 7-10 days after treatment, with recovery in 2-3 weeks.
D) Chemotherapy-associated thrombocytopenia is associated with decreases in other cell lines as well. With most chemotherapeutic agents, the nadir for the platelet count occurs 7-10 days after treatment, with recovery in 2-3 weeks.
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