The biologic response modifier drugs include: (Select all that apply.)
a. interleukins.
b. colony-stimulating factors.
c. monoclonal antibodies.
d. cyclosporines.
e. gene therapies.
A, B, C, E
Cyclosporines are drugs that are used to prevent tissue transplant rejection and are considered a carcinogen for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In addition to the biologic response modifiers (BRM) listed, vaccines are also a BRM.
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