The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to receive a dose of ganciclovir (Cytovene). Prior to administration of the medication, the nurse reviews the patient's laboratory test results
Which finding would cause the nurse to withhold the medication?
a. Absolute neutrophil count of 450/mm3
b. Platelet count of 47,000/mm3
c. Total white blood cell count (WBC) of 900/mm3
d. Absolute lymphocyte count of 500/mm3
ANS: A
Treatment should be interrupted if the absolute neutrophil count falls below 500/mm3 or if the platelet count falls below 25, 000/mm3.
Treatment need not be interrupted for a platelet count of 47, 000/mm3, a WBC of 900/mm3, or a lymphocyte count of 500/mm3.
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