The client receives chemotherapy as therapy for cancer. The physician orders epoetin alfa (Procrit) subcutaneously. The client asks the nurse if this drug is also chemotherapy. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. No, but it works with your chemotherapy to make it more effective.
2. No, this drug helps to counteract the nausea and vomiting caused by your chemotherapy.
3. No, it will stimulate your immune system to help you battle the cancer.
4. No, this drug will help prevent anemia that can be caused by your chemotherapy.
Question 2
The client receives filgrastim (Neupogen). He asks the nurse, That is such a funny name; where do you suppose it comes from? What is the best response by the nurse?
1. It comes from the interleukins it stimulates; this one stimulates neuocytes.
2. It comes from the blood cell it stimulates; this one stimulates neutrophils.
3. It comes from the stem cells it stimulates, such as filgrastims.
4. It is a complicated process; the drug companies are secretive about it.
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