Multiple Choice
A patient who has received chemotherapy has a critically low platelet count. The nurse expects which drug or drug class to be used to stimulate platelet cell production?
A) Filgrastim (Neupogen)
B) Interferons
C) Oprelvekin (Neumega)
D) Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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