Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
An 18-year-old male is taking Hydroxyurea for treatment of sickle cell anemia. Which options below indicate this medication is working successfully?
Correct answer
C,D
Rationale
Hydroxyurea increases fetal hemoglobin, reducing sickling, and decreases the need for transfusions. Hemoglobin S levels are not directly reduced, and diuresis/dehydration are side effects, not indicators of success.