Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Multi-agent chemotherapy
- Step 1: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is treated with multi-agent chemotherapy.
Answer
Multi-agent chemotherapy.
Why not the others: 'Oral iron': it treats iron deficiency. 'Prednisolone alone for cure': combination chemotherapy is needed. 'Intravenous immunoglobulin': it treats immune thrombocytopenia.
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