An Early Complication of a Stem Cell Transplant Includes

question 6

Multiple Choice

An early complication of a stem cell transplant includes:

• A) Hypogonadism
• B) Development of secondary leukemia
• C) Graft-versus-host disease
• D) Neuropathies

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Definitions:

Loading Dose

An initial higher dose of a drug to quickly achieve a therapeutic level in the body.

Maintenance Dose

The dose of medication needed to maintain a desired level of the drug in the bloodstream after the initial therapeutic effect is achieved.

Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body’s needs.

Cefaclor

An antibiotic medication used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections by stopping the growth of bacteria.