A Patient Has a Quantitative D Dimer of 800 Ng/mL

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient has a quantitative D dimer of 800 ng/mL. Which can be ruled out from the following list?

• A) DIC
• B) Deep vein thrombosis
• C) Pulmonary embolus
• D) Patient is normal

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Definitions:

Drug Addiction

A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become conditioned through association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Contextual Cues

are environmental or situational factors that affect behavior by signaling the appropriateness of certain responses.

Overdose

The ingestion or application of a substance in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced, leading to a serious or lethal toxic state.