Prophylactic Antibiotics Are Often Recommended for a Neutropenic Patient If

question 16

Multiple Choice

Prophylactic antibiotics are often recommended for a neutropenic patient if the white blood cell count (WBC) is less than _____.

• A) 2,000
• B) 1,000
• C) 500
• D) 250

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