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6 years ago
A patient has taken two doses of interferon Alfa-2b (Intron-A). He comes to the clinic today with the following complaints. Which symptoms would the nurse identify as common adverse effects of this therapy?
 
  1. I am so dizzy.
  2. I have an itchy rash on my legs.
  3. I have no appetite.
  4. I am so tired.
  5. My bones ache.
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6 years ago
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Dizziness occurs in about half of those taking interferon.
Rationale 2: Rash is not a common adverse effect.
Rationale 3: Anorexia is a relatively common adverse effect.
Rationale 4: Fatigue occurs in about half of those taking interferon.
Rationale 5: Bone pain is not a common adverse effect.

Global Rationale: Dizziness and fatigue occur in about half of those taking interferon. Anorexia is a relatively common adverse effect. Rash and bone pain are not common adverse effects.
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6 years ago
thank you so much for providing this
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