Chapter 52 Immunostimulant Drugs

1. Which of the following blood cells are matched with their correct function in the human body? Select all that apply:

1. A)  Erythrocytes – supply our cells with oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
2. B)  Erythrocytes – control bleeding from microscopic to major tears in our tissues.
3. C)  Leukocytes – supply our cells with oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
4. D)  Leukocytes – protect the body from dangerous organisms.
5. E)  Megakaryocytes – control bleeding from microscopic to major tears in our tissues.

   2. Which of the following can result from hematologic failure? Select all that apply:

1. A)  Anemia
2. B)  Bleeding
3. C)  Hypertension
4. D)  Infection
5. E)  Hypoglycemia

   3. Which of the following are true of the colony-stimulating factors (CSF), filgrastim (Neupogen)? Select all that apply:

1. A)  Filgrastim (Neupogen) is a glycoprotein.
2. B)  Filgrastim (Neupogen) is used to stimulate proliferation of leukocytes.
3. C)  Filgrastim (Neupogen) is used to stimulate differentiation of erythrocytes.
4. D)  Filgrastim (Neupogen) is used to stimulate the maturation of megakaryocytes.
5. E)  Filgrastim (Neupogen) is used to treat chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.

   4. Which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse discuss with a client prior to the administration of sargramostim (Leukine)? Select all that apply:

1. A)  Bone pain
2. B)  Anemia
3. C)  Infection
4. D)  Nausea
5. E)  Rash

5. A physician orders oprelvekin (Neumega) 50 mcg/kg subcutaneously QD for the prevention of thromboctyopenia. If the client weighs 134 lb, how many micrograms will the nurse prepare and administer to the client daily?
6. A physician orders filgramstim (Neupogen) IV 5 mcg/kg QD. If the client weighs 115 lb, how many milligrams should the nurse prepare and administer daily?