A 36-Year-Old Man Presents to Your Office with Persistent Fever

question 725

Multiple Choice

A 36-year-old man presents to your office with persistent fever, bleeding gums, and a sore throat.  Peripheral blood microscopy findings are shown in the image below. These cells contain structures that would stain positive for which of the following?

• A)Major basic protein
• B)Myeloperoxidase
• C)Platelet-derived growth factor
• D)Tartrate resistant acid phosphatase
• E)Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase

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Psychological mechanisms or strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Defense Mechanism

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Reaction Formation

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