Medication used to increase the level of fetal hemoglobin in the RBCs and reduce the concentration of sickle hemoglobin is known as
a. transfusion therapy. c. Kayexalate.
b. hydroxyurea. d. oxygen.
B
Hydroxyurea is an oral agent that is a safe and effective treatment for children and adults who have sickle cell anemia. It works by increasing the level of fetal hemoglobin in the red blood cells, thereby reducing the concentration of sickle hemoglobin and sickling itself. Kayexalate is an oral or rectal medication to decrease potassium levels in the blood.
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