Question

select the correct answer
a patient underwent a bone marrow transplant. which condition would need this procedure?
a. osteoporosis
b. arthritis
c. bone infection
d. leukemia

Explanation:

Bone marrow transplant is a common treatment for leukemia. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood - forming tissues (including bone marrow). In osteoporosis, the problem is weak bones due to loss of bone density. Arthritis is inflammation of joints. Bone infection is treated with antibiotics and sometimes local debridement. None of these (osteoporosis, arthritis, bone infection) typically require bone marrow transplant.

Answer:

D. leukemia