A Hemophilic Patient (Hemophilia A) Has a Severe Bleed and Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

A hemophilic patient (Hemophilia A) has a severe bleed and is being treated with Factor VIII concentrate.When testing his post-infusion, the factor VIII level does not increase.The problem could be:

• A)Lupus anticoagulant.
• B)Improper drawing of the specimen.
• C)Factor VIII Inhibitor.
• D)Factor IX inhibitor.

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small organ located under the liver that stores bile, a fluid produced by the liver to digest fats.

Bile

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, aiding in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

Vitamins

Organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.

Minerals

Inorganic nutrients ingested as salts dissolved in food and water.