Hemophilia is best treated by _____________?

Correct answer: B. factor VIII concentrate

  • A. dried freeze plasma
  • B. factor VIII concentrate
  • C. Whole blood
  • D. cryoprecipitate

Explanation

Haemophilia A results from factor VIII deficiency and is treated with factor VIII concentrate, which provides the missing clotting factor. Cryoprecipitate contains factor VIII but is less preferred when a purified concentrate is available.

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