A patient is administered mesna (Mesnex) to prevent cystitis induced by ifosfamide. How will this medication combination prevent cystitis?
A) The medications increase urine output related to ifosfamide.
B) The medications decrease viral load related to ifosfamide.
C) The medications increase white blood cells related to ifosfamide.
D) The medication combines with the metabolite of ifosfamide.
D
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