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Marty

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A 5-year-old is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The patient will mostly likely be treated with:
 
  a. bone marrow transplant.
  b. immunotherapy.
  c. chemotherapy.
  d. localized radiation therapy.

Question 2

A 10-year-old is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse assesses for which other condition that could be associated with his disease?
 
  a. Down syndrome
  b. Hemophilia
  c. Hyperthyroidism
  d. Pheochromocytoma


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jharrington11

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Chemotherapy, used in various combinations, is the treatment of choice for leukemia.
Neither bone marrow transplant, immunotherapy, nor localized radiation therapy is considered the treatment of choice for leukemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
There is also an increased incidence of leukemia in association with other hereditary abnormalities such as Down syndrome, not hemophilia, not hyperthyroidism, and not pheochromocytoma.


Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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