A 23-year-old female is admitted to the local hospital with a deep vein thrombosis. In addition to initial laboratory workup, which of the following should be investigated as possible causes of the DVT?
a. PCR for sickle cell mutation
b. FV and prothrombin mutations
c. BCR/ABL1 fusion gene mutation
d. TCR gene mutations
Correct Answer: B
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A) Mittelschmerz B) Endometritis C) Uterine fibroids D) Endometriosis
In what year did the Department of Homeland Security mandate that all agencies must adopt NIMS in order to receive federal preparedness funds?
a. 1970 b. 1982 c. 1990 d. 2004
Many states have laws that prohibit smoking immediately outside an entrance, usually within ________ feet.
A. 10 to 15 B. 15 to 20 C. 25 to 30 D. 40 to 50
The most common cause of death related to high altitude is:
a. HAPE. b. chilblains. c. AMS. d. HACE.