12-16-2007, 03:11 PM
A patient is diagnosed with a hereditary disorder that results in the development of splenomegaly, spherocytes, and increased reticulocytes on a peripheral blood smear. If his red cells are also microcytic and hyperchromic, which of the following would be the most appropriate pharmacotherapy?
A) Azathioprine
B) Cyanocobalamin
C) Folic acid
D) Iron sulfate
E) Methotrexate
A) Azathioprine
B) Cyanocobalamin
C) Folic acid
D) Iron sulfate
E) Methotrexate