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Which of the following is considered evidence that a splenectomy might benefit a patient with immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

  • An increase in the platelet count on cortisone therapy (correct)
  • A high reticulocyte count
  • A significant enlargement of the spleen
  • Megakaryocytic elements in the bone marrow
  • Which tool is considered the best for grading gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

  • PH metry (correct)
  • Plain chest x-ray
  • Barium swallow
  • Oesophagoscopy
  • Which of the following is a characteristic feature of immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

  • Megakaryocytic elements in the bone marrow (correct)
  • An increase in the platelet count on cortisone therapy
  • A high reticulocyte count
  • A significant enlargement of the spleen
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