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Which of the following is a screening test for assessing deficiencies in factors II, V, VII, and X?
Which of the following is a screening test for assessing deficiencies in factors II, V, VII, and X?
- Platelet count
- Prothrombin time (correct)
- Partial thromboplastin time
- Thrombin time
In which disorder is the platelet aggregation abnormal in response to ristocetin?
In which disorder is the platelet aggregation abnormal in response to ristocetin?
- Bernard-Soulier syndrome (BSS)
- Glanzmann's thrombasthenia
- von Willebrand disease (VWD) (correct)
- Storage pool defect
Which of the following is a hereditary coagulopathy that manifests during infancy or early in life?
Which of the following is a hereditary coagulopathy that manifests during infancy or early in life?
- Hemophilia A (correct)
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
- Vitamin K deficiency
- Acquired hemophilia
In which disorder is clot retraction absent?
In which disorder is clot retraction absent?
Which of the following tests assesses for hypofibrinogenemia and dysfibrinogenemia?
Which of the following tests assesses for hypofibrinogenemia and dysfibrinogenemia?
Which of the following is an acquired coagulopathy that manifests during adulthood?
Which of the following is an acquired coagulopathy that manifests during adulthood?
What is the main function of secondary hemostasis in the body?
What is the main function of secondary hemostasis in the body?
Which enzyme is responsible for transforming soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin in secondary hemostasis?
Which enzyme is responsible for transforming soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin in secondary hemostasis?
What components are involved in determining the equilibrium between bleeding and clotting in hemostasis?
What components are involved in determining the equilibrium between bleeding and clotting in hemostasis?
In secondary hemostasis, what is the role of thrombin?
In secondary hemostasis, what is the role of thrombin?
Which phase of hemostasis involves clot (fibrin) dissolution and vessel repair?
Which phase of hemostasis involves clot (fibrin) dissolution and vessel repair?
What is the endpoint of the enzyme-mediated reactions in secondary hemostasis?
What is the endpoint of the enzyme-mediated reactions in secondary hemostasis?
What is the usual clinical sign of vascular disorders?
What is the usual clinical sign of vascular disorders?
Which laboratory studies are usually normal in patients with vascular disorders?
Which laboratory studies are usually normal in patients with vascular disorders?
What is the basis for diagnosing hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
What is the basis for diagnosing hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
Which condition is characterized by obvious hemorrhages into the skin and mucous membranes?
Which condition is characterized by obvious hemorrhages into the skin and mucous membranes?
Which vascular disorder is associated with cherry-red hemangiomas, ataxia-telangiectasia, and chronic actinic telangiectasia?
Which vascular disorder is associated with cherry-red hemangiomas, ataxia-telangiectasia, and chronic actinic telangiectasia?
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Prothrombin Time (PT)
Prothrombin Time (PT)
Assesses deficiencies in factors II, V, VII, and X.
von Willebrand Disease (VWD)
von Willebrand Disease (VWD)
Platelet aggregation is abnormal in response to Ristocetin
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia A
A hereditary coagulopathy manifesting in infancy or early life.
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (BSS)
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (BSS)
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Thrombin Time (TT)
Thrombin Time (TT)
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
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Main Function of Secondary Hemostasis
Main Function of Secondary Hemostasis
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Role of Thrombin
Role of Thrombin
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Components Determining Hemostatic Equilibrium
Components Determining Hemostatic Equilibrium
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Thrombin's Role in Secondary Hemostasis
Thrombin's Role in Secondary Hemostasis
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Primary Hemostasis
Primary Hemostasis
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Endpoint of Enzyme-Mediated Reactions in Secondary Hemostasis
Endpoint of Enzyme-Mediated Reactions in Secondary Hemostasis
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Clinical Sign of Vascular Disorders
Clinical Sign of Vascular Disorders
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Normal Lab Studies in Vascular Disorders
Normal Lab Studies in Vascular Disorders
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Diagnosing Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Diagnosing Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
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Purpura
Purpura
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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
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