A 44-Year-Old Female Presents for Her Routine Examination

question 26

Multiple Choice

A 44-year-old female presents for her routine examination. She complains of tiredness and difficulty in breathing when she exerts herself. Her DAT is positive with polyspecific AHG and anti-IgG. Her hemoglobin is 7.5 gm/dl, and her indices suggest a normocytic, normochromic anemia. Her peripheral blood smear shows the presence of spherocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• A) CAD
• B) Drug-induced IHA
• C) WAIHA
• D) Mixed-type AIHA

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Definitions:

Excessive Cancellations

A higher than normal rate of voided orders or terminated services, often indicating problems in business operations or customer satisfaction.

Backup Source

An alternative option or supplier that can be used in case the primary source is unavailable or inadequate.

Overbooking

A practice where a service provider (like airlines or hotels) accepts more reservations than there is capacity, anticipating that there will be some cancellations.

Wasted Capacity

The portion of production capacity that goes unused or is not effectively utilized.