Haematology (erythropoiesis, plasma and haemostasis)

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  • Created on: 16-03-17 11:22

1. In the blood clotting cascade, the clotting protein which is converted to fibrin by the action of thrombin is:

  • Calcium ions
  • Fibrinogen
  • Vitamin K
  • Prothrombin
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2. The normal haemostatic response to vascular damage depends on three processes. These are in the correct order:

  • Platelet plug formation, vessel wall dilation and blood coagulation
  • Vessel wall spasm, platelet plug formation and blood coagulation
  • Platelet plug formation, vessel wall spasm and blood coagulation
  • Blood coagulation, platelet plug formation and vessel wall spasm

3. Aspirin is used to prevent unwanted thrombus formation because it:

  • Inhibits blood coagulation
  • Inhibits platelet clumping or aggregation
  • Stimulates platelet clumping or aggregation
  • Stimulates blood vessel spasm

4. Given the mechanism of action of warfarin, what would be an adverse effect of warfarin therapy?

  • Headache
  • Hypertension
  • Excessive bruising
  • Blood clotting

5. Which vitamin is a co-enzyme in the production of clotting factors in the liver?

  • Vitamin B
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D

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