Which of the Following Differentiates an AL and an MPN

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following differentiates an AL and an MPN?

• A) The cells in an MPN are dysplastic, but morphology is normal in an AL.
• B) Patients present with leukocytosis and mostly mature cells in AL, whereas blasts predominate in MPNs.
• C) MPNs are defined by a bone marrow blast count of at least 20%.
• D) A defining characteristic of ALs is that the cell of origin acquires the ability to proliferate continuously and demonstrates arrested development.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with pleasure, movement, and the reward system.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat symptoms of severe psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, often by affecting dopamine receptors in the brain.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and other cognitive impairments.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological syndrome characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements, often resulting from long-term use of certain psychiatric medications.