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USMLE · Question #467
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). Physic
The correct answer is C. Filgrastim. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
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
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A3% (1)
- C81% (29)
- D3% (1)
- E6% (2)
- F8% (3)
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