A Patient with DIC Will Have All the Following Coagulation

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with DIC will have all the following coagulation test results except:

• A)An increased PT/INR
• B)An increased aPTT
• C)An increased fibrinogen
• D)An increased D-dimer

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Definitions:

Lysosomes

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles found in animal cells responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris through enzymes.

Proteins

Proteins are large, complex molecules essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs, composed of chains of amino acids.

Schwann Cells

A type of glial cell in the peripheral nervous system that encircles nerve fibers, providing insulation (myelination) and enhancing signal transmission.

Oligodendroglia

Glial cells in the central nervous system that produce myelin, a substance that insulates axons to increase the speed at which neural impulses propagate.