A laboratory professional is reviewing a peripheral blood smear of a 10-year-old patient and notes that 35% blasts are present. Which of the following diagnoses is likely based on these findings?

A frequent reason why patients sue medical offices is _________

a. poor treatment by office personnel b. medical errors made by nurses c. physicians make them wait too long for appointments d. medical assistants are unable to think critically and solve problems

Agents that reduce circulating blood volume by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride are known as:

A. diuretics B. beta-adrenergic blockers C. vasodilators D. calcium channel blockers