A Patient with Pancytopenia of Unknown Origin Is Scheduled for the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with pancytopenia of unknown origin is scheduled for the following diagnostic tests. The nurse will provide a consent form to sign for which test?

• A)Bone marrow biopsy
• B)Abdominal ultrasound
• C)Complete blood count (CBC)
• D)Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

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Definitions:

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response pattern to chronic stress, including alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages, as identified by Hans Selye.

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter released in response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood flow, and providing a boost of energy or "fight or flight" response.

Noradrenaline

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.