To improve the platelet count of a patient with an idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, this medication should be given:
a. Vitamin K
b. Methotrexate
c. Corticosteroid
d. Acetylsalicylic Acid
Answer C.
Rationale: TO IMPROVE PLATELET COUNT.
Rationale: Corticosteroid therapy can decrease antibody production and phagocytosis of the antibody-coated platelets, retaining more functioning platelets. Methotrexate can cause thrombocytopenia. Vitamin K is used to treat an excessive anticoagulable state from warfarin overload, and ASA decreases platelet aggregation.
a. Vitamin K
b. Methotrexate
c. Corticosteroid
d. Acetylsalicylic Acid
Answer C.
Rationale: TO IMPROVE PLATELET COUNT.
Rationale: Corticosteroid therapy can decrease antibody production and phagocytosis of the antibody-coated platelets, retaining more functioning platelets. Methotrexate can cause thrombocytopenia. Vitamin K is used to treat an excessive anticoagulable state from warfarin overload, and ASA decreases platelet aggregation.
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