Question 1
A couple who both carry the sickle cell trait wish to have children. What does the healthcare professional tell them is the chance that each pregnancy will result in a child who has sickle cell disease (SCD)?
◦ 20%
◦ 25%
◦ 33%
◦ 50%
Question 2
A patient has microcytic, hypochromic anemia. Which type of treatment or procedure does the healthcare professional discuss as a potential cure with the patient?
◦ Cord blood transplantation
◦ Scheduled infusion of gamma globulins
◦ Massive blood transfusions
◦ Repeated injections of Rho-GAM