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LaDunn

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A child with thalassemia major receives blood transfusions frequently. What is a complication of repeated blood transfusions?
 
  a. Hemarthrosis
  b. Hematuria
  c. Hemoptysis
  d. Hemosiderosis

Question 2

A child has just been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. What is the result of an overproduction of immature white blood cells in the bone marrow?
 
  a. Decreased T-cell production
  b. Decreased hemoglobin
  c. Increased blood clotting
  d. Increased susceptibility to infection


jlaineee

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
As a result of repeated blood transfusions, excessive deposits of iron (hemosiderosis) are stored in tissues.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An overproduction of immature white blood cells increases the child's susceptibility to infection.


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