Which of the Following Choices Is a TRUE Statement About

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following choices is a TRUE statement about the drug Hydroxyurea and its use in therapy for the sickle cell disease population?

• A) It improves red blood cell survival by inducing production of fetal hemoglobin (HgF) that is resistant to sickling.
• B) It increases the white blood cell count and arrests inflammatory processes.
• C) It metabolizes into nitrogen oxide, which acts as a vasodilator to help improve blood flow.
• D) It is the only curative treatment available for sickle cell disease.

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