A patient is diagnosed with a blood disorder after receiving chemotherapy. Which colony-stimulating drugs should the nurse expect might be prescribed to help treat this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Filgrastim (Neupogen)
b. Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)
c. Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)
d. Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
e. Exemestane (Casodex)
f. Irinotecan (Camptosar)
ANS: A, B, D
A, B, and D stimulate the bone marrow to increase proliferation of cells. Hydroxyurea, procarbazine, and Irinotecan are chemotherapeutic agents.
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