The nurse understands that pegfilgrastim:
a. has many adverse effects.
b. is administered intravenously.
c. requires daily subcutaneous injections for 7-14 days.
d. is administered as one injection during the chemotherapy cycle.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: It has few adverse effects.
B Incorrect: It is administered subcutaneously.
C Incorrect: It requires one injection.
D Correct: This is true of pegfilgrastim.
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