Author Question: The nurse explains that the treatment of hemophilia A has been revolutionized with the advent of the ... (Read 80 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse explains that the treatment of hemophilia A has been revolutionized with the advent of the use of:

a. corticosteroids.
b. large doses of testosterone.
c. recombinant factor VIII.
d. transfusion with packed red cells.

Question 2

Because older adults suffer from conditions such as colonic diverticula, hiatal hernia, and ulcerations that can cause occult bleeding, the nurse should assess for symptoms of:

a. leukemia.
b. iron deficiency anemia. c.
sickle cell anemia. d.
polycythemia.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Recombinant factor VIII has been a major forward step in the treatment of hemophilia A.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Blood loss is a major cause of iron deficiency in adults. The major sources of chronic blood loss are from the GI and genitourinary systems.