Z5 SCD Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By obgninja 12 Z5 SCD 1 / 2 1. Q6 SCD Which part of the Red Blood Cell is abnormal in Sickle Cell Disease A. Red cell membrane B. Haemoglobin Structure C. Red cell organelles The term SCD includes sickle cell anaemia (HbSS) and the heterozygous conditions of haemoglobin S and other clinically abnormal haemoglobins. 2 / 2 2. Q9 Sickle Cell Disease Hydroxyurea is used in Sickle Cell Disease and has been shown to reduce the incidence of Painful Crises. When should it be stopped in pregnancy? A. As soon as pregnancy is confirmed B. 3 months before pregnancy C. Can continue in pregnancy D. Not given to reproductive age women Current UK advice is that women with SCD on hydroxycarbamide should use effective contraception and stop taking hydroxycarbamide 3 months before they conceive. Your score is The average score is 50% Facebook Twitter Restart quiz
