Author Question: A patient has a low erythrocyte count. How may a colony-stimulating factor affect the patient's ... (Read 95 times)

ss2343 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient has a low erythrocyte count. How may a colony-stimulating factor affect the patient's erythrocyte count?

A) It stimulates growth of red blood cells.
B) It suppresses T-cell production.
C) It inhibits protein synthesis.
D) It stimulates antibody production.

Question 2

A patient is being assessed by the home care nurse on the appropriate use of her metered-dose inhalers. Which of the following will assist in proper administration of the inhaler?

A) Use of a spacer
B) Administration of a corticosteroid first
C) Pushing fluids
D) Exhaling immediately after administration

mcni194 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Colony-stimulating factors stimulate the production of red blood cells, platelets, granulocytes, granulocytemacropha ges, and monocytemacrophages . Colony-stimulating factors will not suppress the T-cell production, inhibit protein production, or stimulate antibody production.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The patient should be instructed to use a spacer to increase compliance and accuracy of administration. The corticosteroid should be administered after the bronchodilator. The increase in fluids will not affect the administration of the inhaler. The patient should hold her breath for several seconds after administration of the inhaler.