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Factor V Leiden is a genetic condition that predisposes to:

  1. Hypercoagulability and venous thrombosis
  2. Excessive bleeding
  3. Anemia
  4. Immunodeficiency
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Correct answer: A. Hypercoagulability and venous thrombosis

Factor V Leiden makes factor V resistant to inactivation by activated protein C, producing a hypercoagulable state with increased risk of venous thromboembolism.Other options: It causes clotting, not bleeding; it is not primarily an anemia or immune disorder.Key exam takeaway: Factor V Leiden = hypercoagulable (thrombophilia), increased venous thrombosis risk.

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