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Situation: you note on a peripheral blood smear the presence of spherocytes, nucleated RBC’s and polychromasia.  What tests would you suggest be done next?    

A patient comes to a walk-in clinic due to a high fever for 3 days and trouble breathing. A CBC is ordered. His WBC count is 20 X 103/ul(normal 5-10 X 103/uL) with an increase number of metamyelocytes, bands and segmented neutrophils. What would you suggest as the cause?    

Which of the following statements is/ are true of anemia?  

The nurse is aware that peripheral artery disease (PAD) is highly associated with coronary artery disease (CAD).  Which of the following would have a positive impact on both PAD and CAD?  Select all that apply

What major characteristics differentiate MDS from MPN?    

All of the following are true of rheumatoid arthritis EXCEPT

The differentiating factor(s) in thalassemia vs iron deficiency include:  

            The difference between lymphomas and lymphocytic leukemia:  

A nurse is assisting a client who has hypothyroidism with meal planning. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client add to her diet?

Which one is the most commonly inherited hemorrhagic disorder?