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Which symptom is commonly seen in patients with acute leukemia?
Which symptom is commonly seen in patients with acute leukemia?
- Cough
- Lymphoadenopathy (correct)
- Jaundice
- Rash
What is the primary objective in treating patients with acute leukemia?
What is the primary objective in treating patients with acute leukemia?
- Achieve continuous complete remission (CCR) (correct)
- Control weight loss
- Cure anemia
- Reduce fever
What is a common cause of bleeding in patients with acute leukemia?
What is a common cause of bleeding in patients with acute leukemia?
- Thrombocytosis
- High cholesterol
- Low blood pressure
- Thrombocytopenia (correct)
Which condition is indicated by gum hypertrophy in patients with acute leukemia?
Which condition is indicated by gum hypertrophy in patients with acute leukemia?
What does failure to achieve remission in the first 7 to 14 days of therapy indicate?
What does failure to achieve remission in the first 7 to 14 days of therapy indicate?
What is the purpose of induction therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?
What is the purpose of induction therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?
Why does Dexamethasone often replace prednisone in ALL treatment?
Why does Dexamethasone often replace prednisone in ALL treatment?
What are the post remission therapies in ALL aimed at achieving?
What are the post remission therapies in ALL aimed at achieving?
Why are intensive postremission consolidation regimens used in ALL treatment?
Why are intensive postremission consolidation regimens used in ALL treatment?
What is the purpose of a prolonged maintenance phase in ALL therapy?
What is the purpose of a prolonged maintenance phase in ALL therapy?