NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which condition is indicated by decreased PLTs?

Thrombocytosis
Leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Leukocytosis

The correct answer is: Thrombocytopenia

Thrombocytopenia is indicated by decreased platelets (PLTs). Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and a decrease in platelet count can lead to an increased risk of bleeding and difficulty in forming clots to stop bleeding. Thrombocytosis refers to an elevated platelet count; leukopenia is a decrease in white blood cells; and leukocytosis is an increase in white blood cells. However, only thrombocytopenia specifically relates to a decrease in platelets, making it the correct answer in this case.