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Which disorder is treated with folic acid?

A
hemophilia
B
iron-deficiency anemia
C
sickle-cell anemia
D
vitamin B12–deficiency anemia
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hemophilia
B
septicemia
C
anemia
D
thrombosis
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What do all treatments for anemia have in common?

A
They all aim to increase vitamin B12 levels.
B
They all aim to improve iron levels.
C
They all aim to increase erythrocytes.
D
They all aim to inhibit the immune system.
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A patient with hemophilia is admitted to the hospital for hemorrhaging and treated with topical medicine. Why is treatment for hemophilia treated topically?

A
It helps clots form at the affected site.
B
It helps activate the coagulation cascade.
C
It helps clots dissolve when they are not needed.
D
It helps red blood cells store oxygen.
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Hemorrhaging can lead to. Thrombosis is treated with.

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Selection 1:anemia
Selection 2:anticoagulants
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What is the purpose of coagulation in the blood?

A
to prevent anemia
B
to form clots
C
to deliver oxygen
D
to defend the body
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binding to platelets
B
converting to fibrin
C
forming clots directly
D
signaling to other clotting factors
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What is the difference between normal clotting and thrombosis?

A
Normal clots only grow to be a limited size, but thrombosis causes much larger clots to form.
B
Thrombosis is caused by an inability to form clots after hemorrhaging.
C
Clotting occurs at the site of an injury, but thrombosis can disrupt normal circulation.
D
Thrombosis results in clots at the site of injury that prevent normal healing.
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Which type of drug would be prescribed for the formation of unwanted clots?

A
hemostatic drugs
B
thrombolytic drugs
C
clotting factors
D
anti-inflammatories
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What are the similarities and differences between hemophilia and thrombosis?

A
Both are caused by the coagulation cascade, but only hemophilia is treated with anticoagulants.
B
Both are clotting disorders, but thrombosis is caused by overactive clotting.
C
Both can result in excessive bleeding, but thrombosis can be treated with clotting factors.
D
Both are hematologic disorders, but only hemophilia is related to clotting.
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What are the similarities and differences between thrombolytic drugs and anticoagulants?

A
Anticoagulants prevent clot formation, and thrombolytic drugs increase clotting.
B
Both are used to treat thrombosis, but only anticoagulants dissolve existing clots.
C
Thrombolytic drugs can treat acute hemorrhaging, but either can treat thrombosis.
D
Anticoagulants limit clot formation, and thrombolytic drugs dissolve clots that have formed.

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