Reduced fibrinogen and platelet levels, increased thrombin time, and reduced factor assays are laboratory results associated with which of the following hematological disorders?
a. Polycythemia vera
b. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
c. Aplastic anemia
d. Sickle cell anemia
ANS: B
Disseminated intravascular coagulation is associated with clotting abnormalities. Polycythemia vera is associated with elevated red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin, and hematocrit. RBCs, white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets are reduced in aplastic anemia. Sickle cell anemia is characterized by sickle-shaped RBCs.
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