What Is a Differential Diagnosis

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is a differential diagnosis?

• A) Interpretation of all the data collected to determine the cause of the problem.
• B) A diagnosis used when more than one disease is responsible for the patient's condition.
• C) A treatment plan.
• D) A predicted outcome of how the patient will recover from the disease.

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Definitions:

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, helping fight infection by ingesting microorganisms.

Myeloblasts

Immature bone marrow cells that are precursors to granulocytes, a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infection.

Lymphoblasts

Immature cells that develop into lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell in the immune system.

Fibrin

Elastic filamentous protein derived from fibrinogen by the action of thrombin, which releases peptides from fibrinogen in coagulation of the blood.