A laboratory professional notices many immature blasts exhibiting prominent cytoplasmic basophilia and vacuolization on a peripheral blood smear. Cytogenetic analysis performed on the patient identified a translocation between chromosomes 8 and 14

Based on this information, from what is the patient most likely suffering?

a. Precursor B-cell ALL
b. Precursor T-cell ALL
c. NK cell lymphoblastic leukemia
d. Acute undifferentiated leukemia


Correct Answer: C

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A) Expiration date of the medication B) Patient's response to the medication C) Chemical name of the medication D) All of the above

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What will be an ideal response?

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As it relates to patient education, which of the following should be documented in the patient's chart?

Implementation Plan Assessment All of the above

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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