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ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
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Child with Thalassemia major
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A long-term complication seen in Thalassemia major is associated to which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hemochromatosis/Hemosiderosis. Thalassemia major leads to chronic transfusion therapy, causing iron overload in the body, which can lead to hemochromatosis/hemosiderosis. This condition results from excessive iron absorption and deposition in various organs, leading to organ damage over time. Fatigue (choice
A) is a common symptom in thalassemia, but it is not a long-term complication. Deferoxamine usage (choice
B) is actually a treatment used to chelate excess iron and prevent complications like hemochromatosis. Immunosuppressive therapy (choice
C) is not a typical long-term complication of thalassemia major.
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