A child diagnosed with cancer is prescribed chemotherapy. Recent laboratory data show a low white blood cell (WBC) count. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate based on the current data?
1. Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
2. Ondansetron (Zofran)
3. Oprelvekin (Neumega)
4. Filgrastim (Neupogen)
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Explanation:
1. Epoetin alfa (human recombinant erythropoietin) stimulates red blood cell (RBC) production.
2. Ondansetron (Zofran) is an antiemetic.
3. Oprelvekin (Neumega) increases platelets.
4. Filgrastim (Neupogen) increases production of neutrophils, a specific WBC, by the bone marrow.
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