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Hemophilia A is characterized by deficiency of factor IX.
Hemophilia A is characterized by deficiency of factor IX.
False
Clinical manifestation of anti-phospholipid syndrome may include both transient ischemic stroke and blood in the urine.
Clinical manifestation of anti-phospholipid syndrome may include both transient ischemic stroke and blood in the urine.
False
Plasmapheresis is a potential treatment option for controlling progressive thromboembolism in patients with Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS).
Plasmapheresis is a potential treatment option for controlling progressive thromboembolism in patients with Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS).
True
Pharmacists do not play a significant role in managing blood disorders.
Pharmacists do not play a significant role in managing blood disorders.
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Hemophilia B is characterized by deficiency of factor IX.
Hemophilia B is characterized by deficiency of factor IX.
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What is the direct cost of care related to hemophilia A in 2008?
What is the direct cost of care related to hemophilia A in 2008?
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In which type of bleeding disorder is there a congenital deficiency in a plasma coagulation protein?
In which type of bleeding disorder is there a congenital deficiency in a plasma coagulation protein?
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What is the approximate number of males in the US affected by hemophilia A?
What is the approximate number of males in the US affected by hemophilia A?
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Which organization has published 2021 guidelines on the management of von Willebrand disease?
Which organization has published 2021 guidelines on the management of von Willebrand disease?
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What is a potential complication for patients with hemophilia A in terms of healthcare costs?
What is a potential complication for patients with hemophilia A in terms of healthcare costs?
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What is the recommended treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome in adults according to EULAR?
What is the recommended treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome in adults according to EULAR?
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What is the inheritance pattern of Hemophilia B?
What is the inheritance pattern of Hemophilia B?
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Which factor is deficient in Hemophilia A?
Which factor is deficient in Hemophilia A?
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What percentage of all patients with hemophilia have Hemophilia A?
What percentage of all patients with hemophilia have Hemophilia A?
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In terms of circulating factor levels, which category of hemophilia is defined as 'severe'?
In terms of circulating factor levels, which category of hemophilia is defined as 'severe'?
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Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of anti-phospholipid syndrome in a newly diagnosed patient?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of anti-phospholipid syndrome in a newly diagnosed patient?
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What is the primary treatment for controlling progressive thromboembolism in patients with Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS)?
What is the primary treatment for controlling progressive thromboembolism in patients with Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS)?
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What role do pharmacists play in managing blood disorders?
What role do pharmacists play in managing blood disorders?
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Which blood disorder may require acute management and prophylaxis due to potential complications?
Which blood disorder may require acute management and prophylaxis due to potential complications?
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How are DOACs (Direct Oral Anticoagulants) used in the context of typical VTE?
How are DOACs (Direct Oral Anticoagulants) used in the context of typical VTE?
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What are the potential treatments for Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS)?
What are the potential treatments for Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS)?
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