A patient who is taking interferon is also prescribed ribavirin (Virazole). Which laboratory blood test result for this patient do you report immediately to the prescriber?
a. Red blood cells (RBCs) 2.2 million/mm3
b. White blood cells (WBCs) 6000/mm3
c. Sodium 134 mEq/L
d. International normalized ratio (INR) 1.6
ANS: A
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