CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
ANTICOAGULATION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Fast
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Slow
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Very good
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Not moving for long periods of time, such as after surgery or if you are put on bed rest during pregnancy. Some medicines to treat cancer or bleeding disorders. A vitamin deficiency in B6, B12, or folate that can cause high levels of an amino acid called homocysteine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Parents with a hereditary coagulation disorder. Certain conditions, such as liver disease. Having a blood transfusion. Certain types of cancer. Blood infections. Severe trauma. Pregnancy complications.
Detailed explanation-3: -Liver disease. Liver disease or liver dysfunction leads to a decreased production of most coagulation factors. Vitamin K deficiency. Factor deficiency. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) VKA therapy. Antiphospholipid antibodies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Physical stress (exercise) Mental stress. Hormonal influence. Circadian variation. Posture. Dietary influences and smoking. Recommendations to control preanalytical conditions in obtaining coagulation studies. Areas of study needed. More items