Conditions of the Hematologic System Anita Douglas Test Selection – assignmenthandlers
Conditions of the Hematologic System Anita Douglas Test Selection
Test Selection : 8 of 8 (100.0%)
In this activity, you were asked to choose the most appropriate, cost effective, least invasive diagnostic tests to order to help rule in or rule out a diagnosis.
Review the list of appropriate tests below. Correct selections have been marked with a , while selections you missed have been marked with a .
| Selected Test | Student Rationale | Model Rationale |
|---|---|---|
Complete Blood Count with Differential
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This test will e appropriate in ruling out various conditions that the patients may be suffering | Based on her symptoms, Dr. Douglas could be suffering from one or more hematologic conditions. In order to rule them in or out, a complete blood count with differential should be prescribed. |
Complete Metabolic Panel
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This will help rule out some conditions. Conditions of the Hematologic System Anita Douglas Test Selection | Because Dr. Douglas’ symptoms could be caused by a metabolic condition, a complete metabolic panel will be important in ruling them in or out as a final diagnosis. |
Ferritin
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This test is appropriate to help rule out for anemia | Dr. Douglas may be suffering from anemia based on her symptoms. A ferritin test prescribed with a serum iron and total iron binding capacity test is a high value selection because it helps determine whether or not Dr. Douglas is suffering from an anemia, as well as what type. |
Reticulocyte Count
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This test is appropriate to help rule out for anemia as a diagnosis. | Dr. Douglas may be suffering from anemia based on her symptoms. A reticulocyte count is a high value selection because it helps determine whether or not Dr. Douglas is suffering from an anemia, as well as what type. |
Serum Iron
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This is an appropriate test as it will help rule out for conditions such as anemia | Dr. Douglas may be suffering from anemia based on her symptoms. A serum iron test prescribed with a ferritin level and total iron binding capacity test is a high value selection because it helps determine whether xxxxxxx Conditions of the Hematologic System Anita Douglas Test Selection |

