Sepsis and DIC in Cancer Patients Quiz
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What can lead to an increased risk of sepsis in cancer patients?

  • Myelosuppression from cancer and chemotherapy (correct)
  • High neutrophil count
  • Elevated platelet count
  • Low white blood cell count
  • In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), what does extensive clotting lead to?

  • Decreased risk of organ damage
  • Reduced risk of bleeding and hemorrhage
  • Increased production of systemic platelets and clotting factors
  • Depletion of systemic platelets and clotting factors (correct)
  • What can result from septic shock in neutropenic patients?

  • Increased platelet count
  • Enhanced clotting function
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (correct)
  • Reduced risk of bleeding
  • What can cause an increased risk of sepsis in cancer patients?

    <p>Myelosuppression from cancer and chemo treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of septic shock in neutropenic patients?

    <p>Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of extensive clotting in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

    <p>Depletion of systemic platelets and clotting factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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