Which of the following is decreased in DIC?
a. Fibrinogen
b. PT
c. PTT
d. Fibrin degradation products
ANS: A
Fibrinogen is decreased in DIC. The PT and PTT are both increased (prolonged), whereas fibrin degradation products are increased.
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