A child has been diagnosed with thalassemia. Which of the ...

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A child has been diagnosed with thalassemia. Which of the following comorbidities may occur as a result of having thalassemia?
 
  A)
  Hypocoagulation
  B)
  Iron deficiency
  C)
  Splenomegaly
  D)
  Neutropeniabb

Question 2

A 36-year-old woman with a diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome is receiving a scheduled checkup from her nurse practitioner. Which of the following teaching points would the nurse most likely prioritize?
 
  A)
  It's important for you to do regular physical activity and maintain a healthy body weight.
  B)
  Good nutrition and blood sugar control are important in your case.
  C)
  You'll need to avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs when you have menstrual cramps.
  D)
  You need to ensure your birth control pills don't contain estrogen.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
C

Feedback:

Thalassemia can result in enlargement of the spleen and liver due to increased hematopoiesis and red cell destruction. It is associated with thrombotic events, not hypocoagulation, as well as iron excess. Neutropenia is not associated with thalassemia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
D

Feedback:

Estrogen-containing birth control pills can predispose individuals with antiphospholipid syndrome to a thrombotic event. Exercise, nutrition, and blood sugar control are not particularly associated with management of antiphospholipid syndrome, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have no noted relevance to the disease.