A patient with a bleeding disorder with increased bleeding time and normal clotting time is suffering from________________?
Correct answer: A. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- A. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- B. Christmas disease
- C. Vitamin K deficiency
- D. Classic hemophilia
Explanation
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura causes thrombocytopenia, producing prolonged bleeding time while the coagulation or clotting time remains normal. Hemophilia and vitamin K deficiency prolong clotting time because they affect coagulation factors.
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