A patient sample had a retic count of 5% and hematocrit of 25%. Normal hematocrit is 45%. What other bone marrow test(s) could you perform to help determine whether the bone marrow is responding to the pancytopenia?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Biopsy specimens could examine cellularity of the bone marrow.

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a. postural b. benign c. hypotension d. orthostatic

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The standardized, national structure that is used to handle large-scale emergencies is called the _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ (_________________________), and it covers coordination of response elements such as triage, treatment, transport, and staging

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes the hormone ________ into the bloodstream

A) acetylcholine B) angiotensin C) aldosterone D) renin

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A Pyxis® machine is an example of

A bar coding machine An automatic dispensing machine An automatic compounder An autoclave

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