[NEEDS EXPERT REVIEW] Which vitamin deficiency is classically associated with impaired blood clotting?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium USMLE item. Correct choice: A. Vitamin K.
- A. Vitamin K ✓
- B. Vitamin C
Why not B: “Vitamin C” is not Vitamin K.
- C. Vitamin D
Why not C: “Vitamin D” is not Vitamin K.
- D. Vitamin B12
Why not D: “Vitamin B12” is not Vitamin K.
Correct answer
A. Vitamin K
Explanation
Vitamin K (option A) is the accepted answer to “[NEEDS EXPERT REVIEW] Which vitamin deficiency is classically associated with impaired blood clotting”. Option B (Vitamin C) is a different value from Vitamin K. Option C (Vitamin D) is a different value from Vitamin K. Option D (Vitamin B12) is a different value from Vitamin K. Keep Vitamin K as the USMLE fact for this stem.
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Tags: American Exams, Biochemistry, USMLE, Needs Review
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