A child with moderate hemophilia A who weighs 20 kg is admitted to the hospital after a knee injury with bleeding into the joint. The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication?

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Advate is a third-generation product for factor VIII replacement, which this child needs. Third-generation products are safer, because they are not exposed to BSA or HAS during production; therefore, this is the product of choice. Benefix is a factor IX replacement product and is not indicated for hemophilia A. Desmopressin is used to stop bleeding in patients with mild hemophilia. Tranexamic acid is used as adjunctive therapy.

A Child with Moderate Hemophilia a Who Weighs 20 Kg