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What platelet count range is typically considered thrombocytosis?
What platelet count range is typically considered thrombocytosis?
- 150,000-400,000 (correct)
- 100,000-150,000
- 50,000-100,000
- 400,000-600,000
In primary thrombocytosis, why is the patient referred to a hematologist?
In primary thrombocytosis, why is the patient referred to a hematologist?
- Due to immune system complications
- To manage viral illness
- To address underlying cancer
- Because the bone marrow is overproducing platelets (correct)
Which hormone plays a key role in regulating megakaryocyte and platelet formation?
Which hormone plays a key role in regulating megakaryocyte and platelet formation?
- Insulin
- Cortisol
- Estrogen
- Thrombopoietin (correct)
What is the most common cause of secondary (reactive) thrombocytosis?
What is the most common cause of secondary (reactive) thrombocytosis?
What type of diseases can lead to hypercoagulability associated with increased clotting activity?
What type of diseases can lead to hypercoagulability associated with increased clotting activity?
What is the most concerning complication when platelet count drops below 15,000/ul?
What is the most concerning complication when platelet count drops below 15,000/ul?
'Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)' is primarily associated with the destruction of which receptor?
'Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)' is primarily associated with the destruction of which receptor?
'Thrombocytopenia' is characterized by circulating platelets less than:
'Thrombocytopenia' is characterized by circulating platelets less than:
'Heparin' can cause destruction of which blood cells?
'Heparin' can cause destruction of which blood cells?
'Essential Process (Primary)' thrombocytosis is a disorder related to the overproduction of platelets by which cells?
'Essential Process (Primary)' thrombocytosis is a disorder related to the overproduction of platelets by which cells?
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