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

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Definitions:

Sodium Chloride

A chemical compound more commonly known as salt, widely used in food seasoning and preservation.

Cortex

The outer layer of various organs in the body, particularly the brain, where it is crucial for cognitive functions.

Kidney

An organ in vertebrates that filters waste products from blood to produce urine.

CGN

Chronic glomerulonephritis, a type of kidney disease that involves the slow progression of glomerular inflammation and damage.