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A 55-year-old woman with small cell carcinoma of the lung is admitted to the hospital to undergo chemotherapy. Six days after treatment is started, she develops a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F). Physical examination shows no other abnormalities. Laboratory studies show a leukocyte count of 100/mm (5% segmented neutrophils and 95% lymphocytes). Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy to increase this patient's leukocyte count?
Options
- ADarbepoetin
- BDexamethasone
- CFilgrastim
- DInterferon alfa
- EInterleukin-2 (IL-2)
- FLeucovorin
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