A Patient with a Protein C Deficiency Is at Risk

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient with a protein C deficiency is at risk for developing which of the following?

• A)Thrombosis
• B)Hemorrhage
• C)Lupus anticoagulant inhibitor
• D)Factor deficiency

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Definitions:

Choroid

The vascular coat of the eye between the sclera and the retina.

Retina

The innermost layer of the eye that receives the image formed by the lens.

Blood Vessels

Pipes within the body that transport blood, encompassing arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Cataract

An opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in blindness.