A 30-year-old man experiences excessive bleeding following a wisdom tooth extraction. There is a family history of similar problems. His mother had a history of menorrhagia. His sister has frequent nosebleeds. Laboratory studies on this man show he has a normal PT and platelet count, but PTT is increased. His bleeding time is also increased. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Antiphospholipid syndrome Vitamin K deficiency Protein C deficiency Von Willebrand disease Hemophilia B

A 30-year-old man experiences excessive bleeding following a wisdom tooth extraction. There is a family history of similar problems. His mother had a history of menorrhagia. His sister has frequent nosebleeds. Laboratory studies on this man show he has a normal PT and platelet count, but PTT is increased. His bleeding time is also increased. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Antiphospholipid syndrome Vitamin K deficiency Protein C deficiency Von Willebrand disease Hemophilia B

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter16: Adult And Pediatric Dosages Based On Body Surface Area

Section: Chapter Questions

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