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Which laboratory test is decreased in DIC?

Decreased platelet production may be associated with congenital or acquired disorders that affect the bone marrow, resulting in:

Diffuse hemorrhage present in DIC is the result of:

Blood coagulation leading to fibrin formation is separated into which two pathways?

Which anticoagulant protein interacts with heparin resulting in conformational changes and the formation of a complex between itself and factors IIa, Xa, and heparin?

Advantages of the APTT over the anti-factor Xa chromogenic assay for monitoring intravenous heparin therapy include all the following except:

A patient’s PT was normal, but APTT was prolonged. A mixing study of 1:1 normal plasma was performed but did not correct. What is the interpretation?

For coagulation procedures, the ratio of blood to anticoagulant is:

The extrinsic system of coagulation is monitored by:

Nettle and raspberry infusions (teas) are popular for their “relaxing” effects. Assuming all reasons listed are valid, what would be the strongest reason to avoid them during pregnancy?