Chemotherapy results in which of the following?

a. Acquired hypoplastic thrombocytopenia
b. Acquired immune thrombocytopenia
c. Acquired splenic sequestration
d. Inherited nonimmune thrombocythemia


ANS: A
Many chemotherapeutic drugs suppress bone marrow megakaryocyte production, leading to an acquired hypoplastic thrombocytopenia.

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a. localized time b. calling zones c. calling hours d. time zones

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With regard to medical terminology, a prefix is:

A) added to the beginnings of roots or words to modify or qualify their meaning. B) the combination of any two or more whole words. C) a modifier that indicates if a term is singular or plural. D) the foundation of a word or term.

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In the business or mercantile fire, depending on the time of day, the life hazard potential for fire victims is not as great as the residential fire, and the fire and life hazards to the firefighter can be greater.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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An example of a __________ is when you are presented with two answers and you are unsure which one is correct

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

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