Clinical Presentation of Acute Leukemia
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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?

  • 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?

  • Thrombocytosis
  • High cholesterol
  • Low blood pressure
  • Thrombocytopenia (correct)

Which condition is indicated by gum hypertrophy in patients with acute leukemia?

<p>Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) M4 and M5 subtypes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does failure to achieve remission in the first 7 to 14 days of therapy indicate?

<p>High risk of disease recurrence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of induction therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?

<p>To induce a remission state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dexamethasone often replace prednisone in ALL treatment?

<p>Due to better CNS penetration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the post remission therapies in ALL aimed at achieving?

<p>Eliminating residual leukemic cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are intensive postremission consolidation regimens used in ALL treatment?

<p>To reduce the burden of residual leukemic cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a prolonged maintenance phase in ALL therapy?

<p>To further eliminate leukemic cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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