Biotherapy

Question 0

which biotherapy charges up the immune system and enhances attacks on cancer cells

Answer 0

interleukin

Question 1

what is the hormone made by WBCs

Answer 1

cytokines

Question 2

which med is given to increase H&H levels

Answer 2

Procrit

Question 3

which 2 meds are given to increase WBCs

Answer 3

Neupogen

Leukine

Question 4

what are neutrophils used to measure

Answer 4

the risk of infection

Question 5

what med can be given to increase platelet count

Answer 5

Neumega

Question 6

Platelet levels < ________ are at risk for spontaneous bleed

Answer 6

25,000

Question 7

ANC < ______ is at great risk for infection

Answer 7

1,000

Question 8

Biotherapies are not given if ANC > _______ & hgb > ____

Answer 8

ANC - 20,000

hgb - 11

Question 9

what is the range for platelet value

Answer 9

150-400k

Question 10

what is the range for hematocrit

Answer 10

36-54%

Question 11

what is a common side effect of procrit

Answer 11

hypertension