The typical medical treatment of polycythemia vera involves repeated phlebotomies and medications such as busulfan (Myleran) in order to:
a. stimulate bone marrow.
b. inhibit bone marrow activity.
c. increase hemoglobin.
d. reduce gout.
ANS: B
Repeated phlebotomy decreases blood viscosity, and myelosuppressive agents such as busulfan (Myleran) are often given to inhibit bone marrow activity.
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