Which of the following terms refers to low platelet count?

a. leukopenia
b. anemia
c. thrombocytopenia
d. neutropenia


c. Thrombocytopenia refers to low platelet count (< 20,000/mm3) and is an adverse effect of anticancer drugs.

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Changes depicted on a 12-lead EKG that are indicative of myocardial infarction (necrosis) are:

A) ST segment depression B) ST segment elevation C) pathologic Q waves D) flipped T waves only

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According to the American Heart Association, if a hypothermic patient who is in cardiac arrest does not respond to initial defibrillation and initial drug therapy, subsequent defibrillation and medication administration should be avoided until the patient's core temperature is about ____°F or higher.

A) 86 B) 90 C) 96 D) 80

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