A 27-Year-Old Man with a History of Bleeding While Brushing

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 27-year-old man with a history of bleeding while brushing and flossing his teeth presents with a nosebleed. This episode is worse than ones he has experienced in the past. Vital signs are stable, however, applying pressure has failed to control bleeding. What the next step in treatment?

• A) Platelets
• B) Desmopressin
• C) Cryoprecipitate
• D) Fresh Frozen Plasma

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