Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
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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?

  • 30 years
  • 20 years
  • 50 years (correct)
  • 40 years
  • 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?

    <p>LUQ pain and early satiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Without treatment, how long does the chronic phase of CML typically last?

    <p>3.5-5.0 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia?

    <p>Stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best initial test for diagnosing esophageal dysphagia?

    <p>Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common motility disorder that can cause esophageal dysphagia?

    <p>Scleroderma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of food is usually more problematic for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia?

    <p>Liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of food is usually more problematic for patients with obstructions causing esophageal dysphagia?

    <p>Solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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