Biotherapy Flashcards
0
Q
which biotherapy charges up the immune system and enhances attacks on cancer cells
A
interleukin
1
Q
what is the hormone made by WBCs
A
cytokines
2
Q
which med is given to increase H&H levels
A
Procrit
3
Q
which 2 meds are given to increase WBCs
A
Neupogen
Leukine
4
Q
what are neutrophils used to measure
A
the risk of infection
5
Q
what med can be given to increase platelet count
A
Neumega
6
Q
Platelet levels < ________ are at risk for spontaneous bleed
A
25,000
7
Q
ANC < ______ is at great risk for infection
A
1,000
8
Q
Biotherapies are not given if ANC > _______ & hgb > ____
A
ANC - 20,000
hgb - 11
9
Q
what is the range for platelet value
A
150-400k
10
Q
what is the range for hematocrit
A
36-54%
11
Q
what is a common side effect of procrit
A
hypertension
