Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An adolescent who has hemophilia A and is scheduled for wisdom teeth extractionsA nurse is caring for an adolescent who has hemophilia A and is scheduled for wisdom teeth extractions. Prior to the procedure, the nurse should anticipate that the client will receive which of the following products?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Recombinant factor VIII. Hemophilia A is a genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency in factor VIII, a clotting protein. Prior to the procedure, the client should receive recombinant factor VIII to prevent excessive bleeding. Prophylactic antibiotics (choice A) are not directly related to hemophilia A treatment. Packed red blood cells (choice C) are not indicated as the client's issue is a clotting deficiency, not a red blood cell problem. Fresh frozen plasma (choice D) contains various clotting factors, including factor VIII, but recombinant factor VIII is preferred due to reduced risk of infections and allergic reactions.