The nurse admits a 26-year-old patient with sickle cell anemia. What drug does the nurse anticipate administering?
A) Hydroxyurea
B) Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta
C) Vitamin B12
D) Leucovorin
A
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Indications for use of hydroxyurea include reducing the frequency of painful crises and the need for blood transfusions in adult patients with sickle cell anemia. Other options would not be used to treat a patient with sickle cell anemia.
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