Thrombocytopenia Treatment Options
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What can be used as prophylaxis for thrombocytopenia?

  • Sclerosing agents (correct)
  • Iron therapy
  • Platelet transfusions
  • Folate therapy
  • What may be required if a patient with a bleeding disorder experiences chronic anemia?

  • Dental extractions
  • Iron and folate therapy (correct)
  • Splenectomy
  • Platelet transfusions
  • Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for thrombocytopenia?

  • Splenectomy
  • Sclerosing agents
  • Dental restorations (correct)
  • Iron therapy
  • What may be a necessary consideration for dental procedures in patients with bleeding disorders?

    <p>Bleeding prophylaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a treatment for thrombocytosis?

    <p>Splenectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for thrombocytopenia due to increased platelet destruction?

    <p>Splenectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of platelet transfusions in thrombocytopenia patients?

    <p>To treat secondary thrombocytopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a treatment for thrombocytopenia?

    <p>Anticoagulant therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dental implication of thrombocytopenia?

    <p>Bleeding during dental procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of thrombocytopenia?

    <p>Thrombocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of platelets that circulate in the blood?

    <p>Disc-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood?

    <p>Thrombocytopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do platelets originate from in the body?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surgical procedure may be necessary in some cases of bleeding disorders?

    <p>Splenectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may dental procedures be a concern for individuals with bleeding disorders?

    <p>Risk of excessive bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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