Oncology IQ

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A patient received an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant 30 days ago. How often should CMV antigen surveillance testing be performed?

a. Daily

b. Weekly

c. Monthly

d. Every three months

 

 

Answer

b. Weekly

 

Rationale: 

CMV antigen surveillance should be performed weekly or at least twice monthly while patients are receiving GVHD treatment. 

 

Reference: 

Schmit-Pokorny, K., & Eisenberg, S. (Eds.). (2020). Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A manual for nursing practice (3rd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society. p. 165.