Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders in which the blood cells haveA) an abnormal form of hemoglobin.B) hemoglobin with a genetic mutation.C) not enough hemoglobin.D) too much hemoglobin.

What will be an ideal response?


A, B
Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders in which the blood cells have an abnormal form of hemoglobin caused by a genetic mutation.

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A technologist picks up a serum sample with a label indicating it is a 1:4 dilution. What does this tell the technologist about the sample?

A) The concentration of any substance within the sample is 0.01 times its real value. B) The concentration of any substance within the sample is one-fourth its real value. C) The concentration of any substance within the sample is 100 times its real value. D) The concentration of any substance within the sample is four times its real value.

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The cytoplasm of myocytes is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A 52-year-old man presents with an ulcer in the floor of his mouth of 8 weeks' duration. The lesion measures 1 x 2 cm, is indurated, and is slightly uncomfortable for the patient. What should the clinician do at this point in time?

a. Observe for 2 more weeks. b. Treat patient with prednisone. c. Treat patient with nystatin. d. Have direct immunofluorescence test done. e. Perform a biopsy.

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Which of the following are included in the provider's Final Report?

a. Established level of permanent disability, if any b. Final bill c. An indication that the patient has been discharged d. All of the above

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