A patient with malignant melanoma has been prescribed alpha interferon, a biologic response modifier
Since this drug prolongs the cell cycle, increasing the percentage of cells in the G0 phase, and stimulates NK cells and T-lymphocyte killer cells, the nurse can anticipate that he may experience which of the following common side effects?
A)
Fever, chills, and fatigue
B)
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C)
Opportunistic infections like Candida
D)
Renal damage with an increased creatinine level
Ans:
A
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Interferon is a biologic response modifier that changes a person's own immune response to cancer. This medication is given by injection, usually every other day. Because of stimulation of the body's natural immune response, the patient experiences extreme flulike symptoms.
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