A patient who is receiving interferon is also receiving another myelosuppressive drug. Which of the following laboratory results would be produced from interactive drug effects?
a. Platelet count 160,000/mm3
b. White blood cells (WBCs) 1500/mm3
c. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 23 mg/dL
d. Total protein 7.5 g/dL
ANS: B
The combination of interferon and another myelosuppressive drug can result in profound neutro-penia.
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