Platelet Count and Function Studies Are Performed on a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

Platelet count and function studies are performed on a patient with a history of easy bruising,and the following results are obtained:
$\begin{array}{ll}\underline { \text { Test }}&\underline { \text { Result }}\\\text { Platelet count } & 295 \times 10^{9} / \mathrm{L} \\\text { Platelet function assay } & \text { Prolonged } \\\text { Platelet aggregation with epinephrine } & \text { Primary but no secondary wave } \\\text { Platelet aggregation with low-dose adenosine } & \text { Primary but no secondary wave }\\\text { diphosphate (ADP) }\\\text { Platelet agoregation with ristocetin }& \text { Normal }\\\end{array}$
What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

• A)Bernard-Soulier disease
• B)dense granule deficiency
• C)Glanzmann thrombasthenia
• D)gray platelet syndrome

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Definitions:

Postsurgical Medications

Drugs or pharmaceuticals prescribed to a patient following surgical procedures to aid in recovery, manage pain, or prevent complications.

Transduction

The process of converting one form of energy into another, in biological contexts, often refers to the conversion of a stimulus into a nerve signal.

Cellular Damage

Harm caused to cells through injury or disease, which can disrupt their function and lead to various symptoms or health problems.

Pain Impulse

A signal sent from the sensory receptors to the brain, indicating damage or potential harm to the body, perceived as pain.