A Patient Is Suspected of Having Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient is suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) .Which test would be most appropriate for confirming this suspicion?

• A)Fibrinogen
• B)Folate
• C)Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
• D)Fructosamine

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Definitions:

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Skeletal Muscles

Voluntary muscles attached to the skeleton that are responsible for movement and maintaining posture by contracting.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, a part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for fight or flight responses.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digest functions, reducing heart rate and increasing digestive activities.