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anjilletteb

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The nurse is aware that epoetin:
 
  a. must be administered intravenously.
  b. must be administered daily for 28 days.
  c. stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells (RBCs).
  d. prevents infection in clients who are receiving chemotherapy.

Question 2

The nurse understands that pegfilgrastim:
 
  a. has many adverse effects.
  b. is administered intravenously.
  c. requires daily subcutaneous injections for 7-14 days.
  d. is administered as one injection during the chemotherapy cycle.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: It can be administered SC as well as IV.
B Incorrect: It is administered three times a week unit the RBC count reaches the prescribed goal.
C Correct: This is the action of epoetin.
D Incorrect: It stimulates RBC production, but does not prevent infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: It has few adverse effects.
B Incorrect: It is administered subcutaneously.
C Incorrect: It requires one injection.
D Correct: This is true of pegfilgrastim.




anjilletteb

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


jomama

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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