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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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) acetylcholine B) angiotensin C) aldosterone D) renin
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