Which of the following statements best describes the underlying mechanism of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia?
ALow molecular weight heparin can also cause heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
BVitamin K is not an antidote for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
CHeparin-induced thrombocytopenia can occur after several days of heparin therapy.
DAntibodies are formed against heparin-platelet factor 4 complexes.
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) differs from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. In this reference, DIC is most likely characterized by:
AElevated reticulocyte count
BLow levels of coagulation factors
CSevere thrombocytopenia
DPresence of schistocytes in the blood smear
In shigella dysentery associated hemolytic uremic syndrome, the false statement is ?
AHepatic failure
BLeucocytosis
CThrombotic angiopathy
DNeurological abnormalities
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