A patient who has received chemotherapy has

a critically low platelet count. The nurse expects which drug or drug class to be used to stimulate platelet cell production?
a. Filgrastim (Neupogen)
b. Interferons
c. Oprelvekin (Neumega)
d. Epoetin alfa (Epogen)


ANS: C

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Convert 2.12 to a percent: __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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