A patient who is taking interferon is also prescribed ribavirin (Virazole). Which laboratory blood test result for this patient does the nurse report immediately to the prescriber?
a. Red blood cells (RBCs) 2.2 million/mm3
b. White blood cells (WBCs) 6000/mm3
c. Sodium 134 mEq/L
d. International normalized ratio (INR) 1.6
A
One of the many serious adverse effects of ribavirin is suppression of bone marrow cell division, leading to fewer RBCs and anemia. This patient's RBC level is only about half of normal.
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