A patient is screened positive for APCR.What does this mean?
A)The patient is at risk for hemorrhage.
B)The patient has a factor VLₑᵢdₑn mutation.
C)The patient is at risk for thrombosis.
D)The patient is on heparin.

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APCR stands for Activated Protein C Resistance, which is a condition where the ability of protein C to regulate blood clotting is reduced. This can increase the risk of thrombosis (abnormal blood clotting) in the patient. It is commonly caused by a mutation in the factor V gene (Choice B). The patient being on heparin (Choice D) may be unrelated to APCR, and being positive for APCR does not necessarily mean that they are at risk for hemorrhage (Choice A).

A Patient Is Screened Positive for APCR