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Which of the following is a characteristic of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)?
- Presence of the Philadelphia chromosome t(9,22) (correct)
- Primarily affects pediatric patients
- Leukocytosis with excess lymphocytes
- Clonal expansion of lymphoid progenitor cells
What is the median age of patients with CML?
What is the median age of patients with CML?
- 30 years
- 20 years
- 50 years (correct)
- 40 years
Which phase of CML is characterized by an abrupt increase in basophils and blast cells?
Which phase of CML is characterized by an abrupt increase in basophils and blast cells?
- Remission phase
- Accelerated phase (correct)
- Blast crisis phase
- Chronic phase
What are the typical signs and symptoms of CML?
What are the typical signs and symptoms of CML?
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Without treatment, how long does the chronic phase of CML typically last?
Without treatment, how long does the chronic phase of CML typically last?
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Which of the following is a common cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia?
Which of the following is a common cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia?
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What is the best initial test for diagnosing esophageal dysphagia?
What is the best initial test for diagnosing esophageal dysphagia?
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Which of the following is a common motility disorder that can cause esophageal dysphagia?
Which of the following is a common motility disorder that can cause esophageal dysphagia?
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What type of food is usually more problematic for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia?
What type of food is usually more problematic for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia?
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What type of food is usually more problematic for patients with obstructions causing esophageal dysphagia?
What type of food is usually more problematic for patients with obstructions causing esophageal dysphagia?
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