A Patient Who Has Received Chemotherapy Has a Critically Low

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient who has received chemotherapy has a critically low platelet count. The nurse expects which drug or drug class to be used to stimulate platelet cell production?

• A) Filgrastim (Neupogen)
• B) Interferons
• C) Oprelvekin (Neumega)
• D) Epoetin alfa (Epogen)

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Definitions:

Dream Analysis

A therapeutic technique, often used in psychoanalysis, that interprets the symbolic meaning of dreams to uncover underlying thoughts and feelings.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which patients express their thoughts freely, revealing unconscious thoughts and emotions.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to explore unconscious conflicts and desires influencing behavior.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where a patient speaks freely to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings.