A patient with malignant melanoma has been prescribed alpha interferon, a biologic response modifier. Since this drug prolongs the cell cycle, increasing the percentage of^{cells in the G}0 ^{phase, and stimulates NK cells and T-lymphocyte killer cells, the nurse} can anticipate that he may experience which of the following common side effects?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Interferon is a biologic response modifier that changes a person's own immune response to cancer. This medication is given by injection, usually every other day. Because of stimulation of the body's natural immune response, the patient experiences extreme flulike symptoms.

A Patient with Malignant Melanoma Has Been Prescribed Alpha Interferon