A Patient's D-Dimer Blood Test Results Show a Value of 550

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient's D-dimer blood test results show a value of 550 ng/mL. How should these results be interpreted?

• A) The patient does not have a pulmonary embolism.
• B) The patient's anticoagulant level is acceptable.
• C) The patient has increased level of fibrinogen.
• D) The patient is having a heart attack.

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Definitions:

Epithelial

Pertaining to the epithelium, a layer of cells covering the body surfaces, lining body cavities and forming many glands.

Connective

Often refers to connective tissue in biology, which supports, binds together, or separates other tissues or organs of the body.

Mucus

A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes primarily in the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems, aiding in protection and lubrication.

Muscle

Muscle is a tissue in animals that contracts to produce movement, consisting of smooth, skeletal, and cardiac types.