A Patient Has an Elevated Thrombin Time and Normal Reptilase

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient has an elevated thrombin time and normal reptilase time. Which of the following situations is most likely?

• A) Heparin therapy
• B) Low fibrinogen
• C) Elevated fibrin split products
• D) Dysfibrinogenemia

---

Definitions:

Categories

A system of classification or organization by which items are grouped or classified based on common characteristics or attributes.

Characteristic

An attribute, quality, or feature that defines or distinguishes a person, place, or thing.

Project Definition Phase

An initial stage of a project where goals, objectives, scope, and deliverables are identified and defined.

Direct Control

A management approach where decision-making and oversight are exercised directly over processes, operations, or activities.