Filgrastim (Neopogen)

Question 1

While giving filgrastim, monitor _________ studies

Answer 1

blood

Question 2

Filgrastim can be given in these routes

Answer 2

IV, subcutaneous

Question 3

Teach patients taking filgrastim _______________ and provide _____________ sheet

Answer 3

technique for self-administration, instruction

Question 4

While giving filgrastim, assess for these four things

Answer 4

bone pain, respiratory distress syndrome, allergic reactions, splenic rupture

Question 5

Teach patients taking filgrastim that this side effect is common

Answer 5

bone pain

Question 6

While giving filgrastim, check for these three vital signs for baseline and during treatment

Answer 6

BP, HR, respirations

Question 7

Filgrastim is used to decrease ______________ and increase ___________

Answer 7

infection, WBC count