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Review Question - QID 107053

Hereditary Spherocytosis Treatment Surgical QID: 107053 (M2.HE.15.5661)
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QID 107053 (Type "107053" in App Search)
A 4-year-old female who recently immigrated from Bulgaria presents to her pediatrician with intermittent abdominal pain and decreased energy. Her mother notes that the pain began several months ago but has been more frequent and severe over the past several weeks. Her vitals signs are: BP 105/60 mmHg, HR 96 bpm, T 98.9 degrees F, R 12 breaths per minute. She is tender to palpation in her left upper quadrant, and she appears jaundiced. Hemoglobin is found to be 8.9 g/dL. A right upper quadrant ultrasound is shown in Figure A, and a blood smear is shown in Figure B. A splenectomy is performed. Which of the following prophylactic treatments is recommended in this patient?
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  • B
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  • A
  • B