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Which agent is most likely to cause fluid retention?
 
  a. Epoetin alfa
  b. Oprelvekin
  c. Filgrastim
  d. Sargramostim

Question 2

A patient being considered for photochemotherapy (PUVA therapy) for severe psoriasis asks what this treatment is. The nurse should give which information?
 
  a. With PUVA an oral drug is used to sensitize the skin to light therapy used in the treatment.
  b. PUVA works by burning superficial layers of skin and then surgically dbriding the burns.
  c. It would be best to get a second opinion. PUVA is extremely expensive and not very effective.
  d. Photochemotherapy is a totally safe option for the treatment of this disease.



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Answer to Question 1

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