Prior to administration of interferon alpha, the nurse will administer which medications?
a. Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine
b. Heparin and meperidine
c. Lorazepam and furosemide
d. Narcotic analgesics and loratadine
ANS: A
Patients receiving these drugs should be premedicated with acetaminophen to reduce chills and fever and with diphenhydramine to reduce nausea.
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