Oncology IQ

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Calculate the absolute neutrophil count for a patient with the following laboratory values: white blood cell count 2,000/mm3, polys 14.8%, bands 5%, and platelet count 210,000/mm3.

a. 100/mm3

b. 296/mm3

c. 396/mm3

d. 420/mm3

 

 

Answer

c. 396/mm3

 

Rationale: 

(Polys+bands) x WBC/100

 

Reference: 

Olsen, M., LeFebvre, K.B., Walker, S.L., & Prechtel Dunphy, E. (Eds.). (2023). Chemotherapy and immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (2nd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society.  P. 410.  

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