What Is the Purpose of Treating Sickle Cell Patients with Hydroxyurea

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of treating sickle cell patients with hydroxyurea?

A) To dilute the amount of sickled red blood cells
B) To destroy the sickling red blood cells by initiating an immune response
C) To convert Hgb S into Hgb A
D) To increase the level of hemoglobin F that will reduce intracellular sickling