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What is the term used to describe the condition when an individual has a combination of H-A and H-S hemoglobin?
What is the term used to describe the condition when an individual has a combination of H-A and H-S hemoglobin?
Which manifestation is associated with sickle cell trait when only H-S hemoglobin is present?
Which manifestation is associated with sickle cell trait when only H-S hemoglobin is present?
What is the result of vaso-occlusion in sickle cell crisis?
What is the result of vaso-occlusion in sickle cell crisis?
Which condition in sickle cell anemia is characterized by NO red blood cell production?
Which condition in sickle cell anemia is characterized by NO red blood cell production?
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In sickle cell anemia, what triggers the manifestation of signs and symptoms like pallor, jaundice, and anemia?
In sickle cell anemia, what triggers the manifestation of signs and symptoms like pallor, jaundice, and anemia?
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Which intervention is recommended as part of managing sickle cell crises?
Which intervention is recommended as part of managing sickle cell crises?
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What is the name of the diagnostic test that involves removing oxygen to observe the formation of a sickled shape in red blood cells?
What is the name of the diagnostic test that involves removing oxygen to observe the formation of a sickled shape in red blood cells?
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What is the primary type of hemoglobin present in a fetus for the first 6 months?
What is the primary type of hemoglobin present in a fetus for the first 6 months?
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What is the primary management approach for a crisis due to vaso-occlusion in sickle cell anemia?
What is the primary management approach for a crisis due to vaso-occlusion in sickle cell anemia?
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Which complication of sickle cell anemia involves the pooling of red blood cells in the liver and spleen?
Which complication of sickle cell anemia involves the pooling of red blood cells in the liver and spleen?
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What is the term used to describe the shape of sickle cells in sickle cell anemia after oxygen delivery to tissues?
What is the term used to describe the shape of sickle cells in sickle cell anemia after oxygen delivery to tissues?
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Which nursing intervention is considered the number one priority in managing sickle cell crisis?
Which nursing intervention is considered the number one priority in managing sickle cell crisis?
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What is the most common type of acute leukemia?
What is the most common type of acute leukemia?
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What is the primary function of Vincristine in leukemia treatment?
What is the primary function of Vincristine in leukemia treatment?
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Which diagnostic procedure is extremely painful and involves extracting bone marrow?
Which diagnostic procedure is extremely painful and involves extracting bone marrow?
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What is the main purpose of induction therapy in leukemia treatment?
What is the main purpose of induction therapy in leukemia treatment?
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Which leukemia type arises in granulocytes or monocytes?
Which leukemia type arises in granulocytes or monocytes?
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What is the primary side effect of systemic chemotherapy in leukemia treatment?
What is the primary side effect of systemic chemotherapy in leukemia treatment?
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