With a Patient That Is Administered an Injection of Erythropoietin

question 2

Multiple Choice

With a patient that is administered an injection of erythropoietin (EPO) you would expect to see _________.

• A) increased hematocrit
• B) decreased white blood cell count
• C) increased white blood cell count
• D) decreased hematocrit

Recognize the importance of checking serum levels for drugs with narrow therapeutic indices.

Apply knowledge of BSA in calculating drug dosages for pediatric patients.

Differentiate between loading and maintenance doses.

Prepare medications accurately, considering dilution and administration guidelines.

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