What Is the Purpose of Treating Sickle Cell Patients with Hydroxyurea

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of treating sickle cell patients with hydroxyurea?

• A) To dilute the amount of sickled red blood cells
• B) To destroy the sickling red blood cells by initiating an immune response
• C) To convert Hgb S into Hgb A
• D) To increase the level of hemoglobin F that will reduce intracellular sickling

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