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What is the normal range for the absolute neutrophil count (ANC)?
What is the normal range for the absolute neutrophil count (ANC)?
- $>4000/μL$
- $500-1000/μL$
- $500-4000/μL$
- $1000-4000/μL$ (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)?
- Occurs primarily in early adulthood (correct)
- Accelerated phase with worsening constitutional symptoms
- Neoplasm of the myeloid stem cell
- Terminal blast crisis phase with blast count >100,000
Which of the following is a key feature of multiple myeloma?
Which of the following is a key feature of multiple myeloma?
- Decreased production of platelets and lymphocytes
- Malignant transformation of mature plasma cells (correct)
- Overproduction of normal red blood cells
- Uncontrolled proliferation of immature myeloid cells
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of neutropenia?
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of neutropenia?
What is the primary cytogenetic abnormality associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)?
What is the primary cytogenetic abnormality associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)?
Which of the following is a common complication of multiple myeloma?
Which of the following is a common complication of multiple myeloma?