A patient is admitted with chest pain and extreme shortness of breath. Patient history is unremarkable except for ingestion of oral cefoxitin for the past 4 days
A DAT profile is positive with polyspecific AHG, negative with anti-IgG, and positive with anti-C3. The hemoglobin is 8.0 gm/dl. Based on these results, what mechanism of drug-induced hemolysis is present?
a. Immune complex
b. Autoantibody
c. Drug adsorption
d. Membrane modification
Correct Answer: A
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The number of available beds, both occupied and vacant, is the _________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Which type of information should patients be given regarding financial obligations?
A. Charges for services B. Participating insurance plans C. Payment plans for the uninsured. D. All of these
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