A patient diagnosed with low-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has recently developed thrombocytopenia. One of the medications utilized to treat this would be
A) dexamethasone, a corticosteroid.
B) cisplatin, a chemotherapeutic.
C) vincristine, a Vinca alkaloid.
D) doxorubicin, a cytotoxic antibiotic.

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Complications of CLL include thrombocytopenia and may require treatment with corticosteroids or splenectomy. None of the other medications are used for treatment of CLL.

A Patient Diagnosed with Low-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Has