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EOC Exercises - Applying Knowledge, On the Job
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A patient has come into the lab where you work for a bleeding time test, which was just ordered by the physician. The patient mentions that his arthritis has been acting up, so he has been taking aspirin for a few days. How does this information relate to the patient's test? What should you do?
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An elderly patient has been told to come to the lab routinely for blood tests to monitor his medication. The patient has a history of thrombosis and recently suffered a mild stroke. What type of medication is the patient most likely taking? What test or tests will the physician probably routinely order on this patient's blood?
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A patient in the clinic where you work is scheduled for major surgery tomorrow, so the physician has ordered screening tests to see if she has a hemorrhaging tendency. What tests are likely to be checked off on the requisition form for this patient? What further test might be requisitioned if the platelet scan appears abnormal?





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