Which medication is used to treat both sickle-cell anemia and psoriatic symptoms?
1. Tarzarotene (Tazorac)
2. Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)
3. Adapalene (Differin)
4. Calcipotriene (Dovonex)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Tarzarotene (Tazorac) is not used to treat sickle-cell anemia.
Rationale 2: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) is a sickle-cell anemia medication that is used to provide relief of severe psoriatic symptoms.
Rationale 3: Adapalene (Differin) is a retinoid compound used for acne.
Rationale 4: Calcipotriene (Dovonex) is not used to treat sickle-cell anemia.
Global Rationale: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) is a sickle-cell anemia medication that is used to provide relief of severe psoriatic symptoms. Tarzarotene (Tazorac) is not used to treat sickle-cell anemia. Adapalene (Differin) is a retinoid compound used for acne. Calcipotriene (Dovonex) is not used to treat sickle-cell anemia.
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