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Which criterion is part of the diagnostic criteria for multiple myeloma?
Which criterion is part of the diagnostic criteria for multiple myeloma?
- Elevated white blood cell count
- Presence of M component in blood (correct)
- Low platelet count
- High red blood cell count
What diagnostic tests are recommended for evaluating plasma dyscrasia?
What diagnostic tests are recommended for evaluating plasma dyscrasia?
- Blood film, chemistry including calcium and creatinine, and bone marrow aspirate & biopsy
- Serum protein electrophoresis, quantification of immunoglobulins, and CT or MRI (correct)
- Complete blood count, urine culture, and liver function tests
- CT or MRI, blood culture, and urine dipstick test
What is the threshold for serum calcium elevation in the CRAB criteria for multiple myeloma?
What is the threshold for serum calcium elevation in the CRAB criteria for multiple myeloma?
- Serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL (correct)
- Serum calcium >13.5 mg/dL
- Serum calcium >10.5 mg/dL
- Serum calcium >12.5 mg/dL
What impacts the aggressiveness of multiple myeloma?
What impacts the aggressiveness of multiple myeloma?
What is the primary cause of pruritus in the context of the given text?
What is the primary cause of pruritus in the context of the given text?
Which mutation is typically associated with Polycythemia Vera?
Which mutation is typically associated with Polycythemia Vera?
What characterizes bone marrow biopsy in Polycythemia Vera?
What characterizes bone marrow biopsy in Polycythemia Vera?
What is the main stimulus for hyperproliferation of fibroblasts in myelofibrosis?
What is the main stimulus for hyperproliferation of fibroblasts in myelofibrosis?
What is the predominant phenotypic expression of the myeloproliferative clone in Polycythemia Vera (PV)?
What is the predominant phenotypic expression of the myeloproliferative clone in Polycythemia Vera (PV)?
Which clinical feature is present in approximately 40% of patients at the time of diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera (PV)?
Which clinical feature is present in approximately 40% of patients at the time of diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera (PV)?
What is a common complication of Polycythemia Vera (PV) that can lead to impaired oxygen delivery?
What is a common complication of Polycythemia Vera (PV) that can lead to impaired oxygen delivery?
What may be observed on examination of the eye grounds in patients with Polycythemia Vera (PV)?
What may be observed on examination of the eye grounds in patients with Polycythemia Vera (PV)?
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