A Client Is to Receive Filgrastim (Neupogen) as a Granulocyte-Stimulating

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client is to receive filgrastim (Neupogen) as a granulocyte-stimulating factor. The nurse recognizes that this medication should not be given when the client has:

• A) severe myelosuppression.
• B) a history of hypertension.
• C) received cytotoxic agents less than 24 hours before.
• D) a neutrophil count lower than 500.

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