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penza

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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.


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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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