A 6-year-old boy was taken to see his pediatrician because of tiny pinpoint spots that had appeared on his upper torso 3 days earlier. A CBC revealed 70% blasts, and a platelet count of 18 x 109/L
A bone marrow aspirate and biopsy indicate a diagnosis of ALL.
Which of the following cytochemical stains would be positive in this case?
a. MPO
b. LAP
c. NSE
d. PAS
Correct Answer: D
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a. Compute the normal liability (NL), both Basic and Major Medical benefits, that would be payable in the absence of Medicare (perform a line-for-line calculation). b. Determine the amount the provider is allowed to collect. c. Use the greater of number one or number two as the base. d. Compare the amount paid by Medicare to the base.
A balanced equation means that
a. a reaction occurred. b. the product and reactant have disporting weights. c. an equal number of atoms for each element have been written on both sides of the arrow. d. the product and the reactant have equal molecular weights.
Which set of descriptive categories are essential elements in a case definition?
a. Space, time, and disease vector b. Severity, range, and vector c. Disease trajectory and speed d. Time, place and person
Reducing waste and preventing undesirable patient outcomes such as medication overdoses are quality improvement goals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.