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KimWrice

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A client with leukemia is receiving colony-stimulating factors (CSFs). The nurse anticipates that the client will be affected by the medication by exhibiting:
 
  a. a decrease in the actual size of the tumor.
  b. a decrease in length of posttreatment neutropenia.
  c. an increase in fungus-destroying ability.
  d. diminished bacterial infection.

Question 2

The nurse reviews a medication history for a client prescribed sargramostim (Leukine) for treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The client is being treated with all of the following medications.
 
  Which one will require the nurse to contact the healthcare provider?
  a. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  b. Furosemide (Lasix)
  c. Lithium (Eskalith)
  d. Risperidone (Risperdal)


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Ashley I

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

ANS: B
CSFs stimulate white blood cell production.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Lithium (Eskalith) may increase the effects of sargramostim.


KimWrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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