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Which of the following is an adverse effect of epoetin alpha?

• Hypertension

• Hypotension

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypoglycemia

What is the goal of using filgrastim (Neupogen)?

• Maintain/Increase leukocyte counts (WBC’s)

• Decrease blood pressure

• Increase platelet counts

• Reduce cholesterol levels

What is the goal of pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)?

• Decrease incidence of infection while patients are undergoing chemotherapy for nonmyeloid malignancies

• Increase blood pressure

• Decrease blood glucose levels

• Increase cholesterol levels

Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of epoetin alpha?

• Hypertension

• Cardiovascular events

• Autoimmune pure red-cell aplasia (PRCA)

• Hyperglycemia

How is oprelvekin (Interleukin-11) administered?

• Oral capsules

• Intravenous injection

• SQ injection

• Topical application

Which of the following is NOT a nursing consideration for oprelvekin (Interleukin-11)?

• Baseline VS

• Baseline CBC

• Patient Assessment

• Dietary restrictions

What is the primary therapeutic use of hydroxyurea (SCA: Droxia, cancer: Hydrea)?

• Patients with sickle cell anemia

• Patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy

• Patients with congestive heart failure

• Patients with thrombocytopenia