Patients who are being treated with epoetin alfa need to be monitored for the development of:
1. Thrombocytopenia
2. Neutropenia
3. Hypertension
4. Gout
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1. Dry, dark, thin 2. Smooth, taut, shiny 3. Smooth texture and not oily or dry 4. Tender, warm scalp
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