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Hungry! · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What specific drug group has both antiviral and antiproliferative actions?

A) Interferons
B) Interleukins
C) Monoclonal antibodies
D) Hematopoietic growth factors

Question 2

A patient is admitted with a deep vein thrombosis in his or her left calf. The physician orders Heparin, 7,500 units subcutaneously every 12 hours. The medication vial reads Heparin, 10,000 units/mL. How many milliliters does the nurse administer?

A) 0.5 mL
B) 0.75 mL
C) 1 mL
D) 1.25 mL

mbcrismon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Interferons are chemicals that are secreted by cells that have been invaded by viruses and possibly by other stimuli. The interferons prevent viral replication and also suppress malignant cell replication and tumor growth. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:

Using the information supplied by the problem: 10,000 units/1 mL = 7,500/X. Cross-multiplying yields X = 0.75 mL for each dose.