Tina Is a 47-Year-Old Patient Who Has Recently Begun Experiencing

Multiple Choice

Tina is a 47-year-old patient who has recently begun experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath. She gets frequent headaches. After the initial exam, the physician orders several blood tests. The results of the tests indicate that Tina has polycythemia vera. Which of the following treatment courses would you expect the physician to pursue with Tina?

A) Blood transfusions
B) Bone marrow transplants
C) Radiation therapy
D) Stem cell transplant
E) Therapeutic phlebotomy