1. Which of the following types of von Willebrand disease is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by null alleles that results in complete absence of von Willebrand factor?

2. Which of the following types of von Willebrand disease is a result of an immune-mediated reduction in von Willebrand factor?

3. Which of the following types of von Willebrand disease is the most common?

4. Which of the following underlying conditions is most commonly associated with acquired von Willebrand disease?

5. Bleeding history is important in the clinical diagnosis of von Willebrand disease because it:

6. If the first-level laboratory test result of von Willebrand factor is less than 5 IU/dL and the second-level laboratory test of von Willebrand factor propeptide is also less than 5 IU/dL, which of the following types of von Willebrand disease is present?

7. Which of the following treatments would benefit a patient with acquired von Willebrand disease and an underlying condition of monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance?

8. Which of the following treatments is most appropriate for a young woman (> 50 kg) with severe menorrhagia?

9. Recombinant von Willebrand factor is indicated for which of the following conditions?

10. Which of the following potential side effects is NOT associated with recombinant von Willebrand factor?

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