A patient has a splitting headache prior to his blood draw. He takes two aspirin, and his blood is drawn. Platelet aggregation studies are performed, and one comes back abnormal

Based on this information, which agonist will show a normal aggregation pattern?

a. Arachidonic acid
b. Epinephrine
c. Collagen
d. Ristocetin


Correct Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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

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Each of the following statements regarding informed consent is correct except one. Which one is the exception?

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