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Alainaaa8

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is the most common dose-dependent adverse drug effect of the interferons?
 
  a. Poor concentration
  b. Urticaria
  c. Flulike syndrome
  d. Bronchoconstriction

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A patient who is receiving interferon is also receiving another myelosuppressive drug. Which of the following laboratory results would be produced from interactive drug effects?
 
  a. Platelet count 160,000/mm3
  b. White blood cells (WBCs) 1500/mm3
  c. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 23 mg/dL
  d. Total protein 7.5 g/dL


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chloejackso

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The most common dose-dependent adverse effect of interferons is a flulike syndrome character-ized by fever, chills, malaise, headache, mild anorexia, myalgias, arthralgias, xerostomia, taste alterations, weight loss, pervasive fatigue, and conjunctivitis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The combination of interferon and another myelosuppressive drug can result in profound neutro-penia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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