A Patient Visits a Physician Because of Unexplained Bruising and Prolonged

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient visits a physician because of unexplained bruising and prolonged bleeding from a recent tooth extraction. The physician orders a prothrombin time (PT) and an APTT. Results are within normal reference ranges. What other tests could the physician order to investigate the patient's symptoms?

• A) Platelet count and platelet function assays
• B) Platelet function assays
• C) Platelet count only
• D) Repetition of the PT and the APTT after the beginning of treatment

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Definitions:

Normative

Relating to an ideal standard or model, or being based on what is considered to be the normal or correct way of doing something.

Perceptual

Relating to the ability to interpret or become aware of something through the senses.

Disruptive

Causing or tending to cause disruption; interrupting the normal course or unity of something, often leading to innovation or change.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically showing improved performance on simple tasks.