A child has cancer and has been treated with chemotherapy. The most recent lab value indicates that the white blood cell count is very low. Based on this result, which would the nurse expect to administer?

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Chemotherapy can cause a decrease in white blood cells, which can increase the risk of infection. Filgrastim (Neupogen) is a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells, and is often given to patients who have a low white blood cell count due to chemotherapy. Epoetin alfa (Epogen) is a medication that stimulates the production of red blood cells, and is used for patients with anemia. Ondansetron (Zofran) is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. Oprelvekin (Neumega) is a medication that stimulates the production of platelets, and is used for patients with low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) due to chemotherapy.

A Child Has Cancer and Has Been Treated with Chemotherapy