Apheresis: Principle, Procedure, and Complications

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What is the principle behind apheresis procedure?

  • Increasing the number of red blood cells
  • Removing harmful toxins from the blood
  • Diluting the blood to reduce its viscosity
  • Separating and collecting specific blood components (correct)

What is the primary purpose of apheresis?

  • To measure blood pressure
  • To collect specific blood components (correct)
  • To diagnose blood disorders
  • To administer medications intravenously

Which complication is associated with apheresis?

  • Hypernatremia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypotension (correct)
  • Hypokalemia

Which blood component is commonly collected through apheresis?

<p>Platelets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of apheresis?

<p>To collect specific blood components and return the rest to the donor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is commonly associated with apheresis?

<p>Citrate toxicity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind apheresis procedure?

<p>Collecting specific blood components while returning the rest to the donor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blood component is commonly collected through apheresis?

<p>Platelets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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