A child with leukemia is receiving triple intrathecal chemotherapy consisting of methotrexate, cytarabine, and hydrocortisone. What will the triple intrathecal chemotherapy prevent?

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For certain children, CNS prophylactic therapy is indicated. This drug regimen is used to prevent CNS leukemia and will not prevent infection or drug side effects. If the child has a brain tumor in addition to leukemia, additional therapy would be indicated.

A Child with Leukemia Is Receiving Triple Intrathecal Chemotherapy Consisting