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What is the first step recommended when managing patients with irreversible coagulopathies?
What is the first step recommended when managing patients with irreversible coagulopathies?
- Schedule surgery immediately
- Augment clotting during surgery
- Have baseline coagulation tests performed (correct)
- Instruct the patient on clot prevention
Why is it important to defer surgery until a hematologist is consulted?
Why is it important to defer surgery until a hematologist is consulted?
- To prevent dislodgment of the clot
- To speed up the surgical process
- To ensure the patient receives proper coagulation tests (correct)
- To avoid contacting hepatitis during surgery
What should be done after any coagulation-correcting measures have been taken before surgery?
What should be done after any coagulation-correcting measures have been taken before surgery?
- Monitor the wound for 2 hours (correct)
- Schedule a follow-up appointment
- End the surgery immediately
- Use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Why is it advised to augment clotting during surgery with substances like sutures?
Why is it advised to augment clotting during surgery with substances like sutures?
What is the most common hemorrhagic diathesis globally, according to the text?
What is the most common hemorrhagic diathesis globally, according to the text?
In terms of Factor VIII levels, what is considered normal in plasma?
In terms of Factor VIII levels, what is considered normal in plasma?
What should patients be instructed on to prevent dislodgment of the clot?
What should patients be instructed on to prevent dislodgment of the clot?
How often does hemophilia occur according to the text?
How often does hemophilia occur according to the text?
What type of viruses commonly cause hepatitis?
What type of viruses commonly cause hepatitis?
Which of the following is a symptom of hepatitis infection?
Which of the following is a symptom of hepatitis infection?
What organ is primarily affected by viral hepatitis?
What organ is primarily affected by viral hepatitis?
Which of the following is NOT a type of viral hepatitis?
Which of the following is NOT a type of viral hepatitis?
What is a possible outcome of hepatitis B or C infection?
What is a possible outcome of hepatitis B or C infection?
