Knowledge Check

True of false: there are specific tests for diagnosing vaso-occlusive crisis in a patient with sickle cell disease.

The differential diagnosis for vaso-occlusive crisis includes:

True of false: patients with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive crisis should not be administered opioids except as a last resort, because there is a risk of narcotic addition.

True or false: all patients with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive crisis should be administered supplemental oxygen.

True or false: all patients with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive crisis should be hydrated with intravenous fluids.

True of false: all patients with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive crisis should have incentive spirometry.