Medical Emergencies · single question
What is the FIRST step in treating a patient with hemophilia A in the dental office?
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Correct answer: A. Obtain informed consent
- A. Correct. As with any procedure, the first step is informed consent (and physician consultation/planning) before any intervention.
- B. INR is irrelevant to hemophilia A (it tracks the extrinsic pathway/warfarin).
- C. Factor replacement is arranged in consultation with hematology before invasive care, not as an unplanned first act.
- D. Local hemostatic measures support care but are not the first procedural step.
- E. Proceeding without precautions is unsafe in a bleeding disorder.
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