A patient with a diagnosis of renal failure is being treated with epoetin alfa (Epogen). Frequent assessment of which of the following laboratory values should be prioritized before and during treatment?
A) AST
B) C-reactive protein
C) CBC
D) ALT
C
Feedback:
With the use of hematopoietic and immunostimulant drugs, a CBC with WBC differential and platelet count should be done before and during treatment to monitor response and prevent avoidable adverse reactions. It is less imperative to monitor liver enzymes or CRP levels.
You might also like to view...
When teaching a client to administer nasal decongestant drops, the nurse cautions the client against instilling more than the recommended amount of medication. Which of the following is a possible outcome of overuse of this medication?
A) Onset of pain in the nares and sinuses B) Development of a sinus infection C) Swelling of the nasal mucosa D) Dryness of the nasal mucosa
The patient confides in the nurse that she is bothered by the fact that she has alopecia. How should the nurse respond to this information?
a. Shave hair off of the affected area. b. Use permethrin (Nix). c. Offer the patient access to scarves or wigs. d. Place a drop of oil on the area.
A nurse cares for a client with acute pancreatitis. The client states, "I am hungry." How should the nurse reply?
a. "Is your stomach rumbling or do you have bowel sounds?" b. "I need to check your gag reflex before you can eat." c. "Have you passed any flatus or moved your bowels?" d. "You will not be able to eat until the pain subsides."
Parenteral nutrition solutions generally are not used for longer than ____________________ hours due to the risk of bacterial growth
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word