Question

A 25-year-old man with factor VIII deficiency presents with a bleeding episode. Which condition does he have and what is the recommended factor replacement?

Accepted Answer

Haemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency), give factor VIII concentrate

Answer

Haemophilia B (factor IX deficiency), give factor IX concentrate

Answer

Von Willebrand disease, give von Willebrand factor concentrate

Answer

Haemophilia A, give factor IX concentrate

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Factor XIII deficiency, give factor XIII concentrate

Practice question

A 25-year-old man with factor VIII deficiency presents with a bleeding episode. Which condition does he have and what is the recommended factor replacement?