A patient is being treated on the oncology unit and has developed worsening adverse effects over the past several days of chemotherapy. Administration of filgrastim (Neupogen) may aid in achieving what desired outcome?
A) Resolution of mucositis
B) Increased leukocytes
C) Increased platelet levels
D) Prevention of hemorrhagic cystitis
B
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Severe neutropenia can be prevented or its extent and duration minimized by administering filgrastim or sargramostim to stimulate the bone marrow to produce leukocytes. Filgrastim does not address the patient's risk for bleeding.
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