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:

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