The nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic lymphocytic leukemia and is receiving fludarabine (Fludara). What laboratory tests would the nurse review prior to administration of this medication?
a. Complete blood cell count
b. Serum protein levels
c. Renal function studies
d. Liver function studies
ANS: A
The nurse should review the CBC. Fludarabine may cause neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia.
Protein levels are not indicated.
Renal and liver function tests are not indicated, because fludarabine is not associated with toxicity of the liver or kidneys. It has been associated with pulmonary toxicity.
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