Quiz: What to Expect During a Bone Marrow Biopsy

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1. Q1.According to this article, what is a biopsy?

   AA procedure that removes a sample of tissue or fluid for a pathologist to examine under a microscopeBA type of imaging scan that uses a magnetCA blood pressure testDA procedure that only measures heart rate

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2. Q2.How is a bone marrow aspiration sample collected, according to this article?

   AUsing a needle to withdraw tissue or fluidBThrough a small surgical incision onlyCBy swallowing a capsuleDThrough an imaging scan alone, with no sample taken

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3. Q3.What might be used to help you stay comfortable during a bone marrow biopsy, according to this article?

   AA sedative or local anesthesiaBGeneral anesthesia is always requiredCNothing is ever used for comfortDOnly over-the-counter pain relievers

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4. Q4.Why is bone marrow often studied with cytogenetic analysis and immunophenotyping, according to this article?

   AThese tests are often used to help diagnose blood cancers, such as leukemias and lymphomasBThey are used only to check for broken bonesCThey measure blood pressure inside the boneDThey are used to test for food allergies

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