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Evaluation

Are you evaluating a pediatric patient with sickle cell anemia?

Does the patient have ...

• low levels of hemoglobin F?

• the presence of alpha-thalassemia?

• leukocytosis?

• reticulocytosis?

• microcytic indices (decreased MCV)?

• elevated serum AST?

• an increased number of pocked red blood cells

• hypertension?

• a history of transient ischemic attacks?

• a history of strokes?

• a history of acute renal failure?

• frequent painful crises?

• a history of the acute chest syndrome?

Select the appropriate answer for each question

Hemoglobin

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