A patient diagnosed with low-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has recently developed thrombocytopenia. One of the medications utilized to treat this would be
A)
dexamethasone, a corticosteroid.
B)
cisplatin, a chemotherapeutic.
C)
vincristine, a Vinca alkaloid.
D)
doxorubicin, a cytotoxic antibiotic.
Ans:
A
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Complications of CLL include thrombocytopenia and may require treatment with corticosteroids or splenectomy. None of the other medications are used for treatment of CLL.
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