Author Question: What are the most likely matches for a bone marrow transplant to a 10-year-old with leukemia? ... (Read 66 times)

newbem · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What are the most likely matches for a bone marrow transplant to a 10-year-old with leukemia? (Select all that apply.)

a. Uncle
b. Self
c. Mother
d. Brother
e. Sister
f.
Father

Question 2

From which location would the bone marrow sample come in the aspiration of a 25-year-old patient?

a. Sternum
b. Posterior superior iliac crest
c. Posterior iliac crest
d. Femur

milbourne11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E
Specimens from twins, siblings, or self (autologous) while in remission are preferred.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The preferred site for bone marrow aspiration puncture in adults is the posterior iliac crest.