BSN 315 Week 15 Questions And Answers

Biologic Response Modifier Therapy Question 1 of 15 Which biologic response modifier is expected to stimulate the production of bone marrow cells and to shorten the recovery time after bone marrow transplantation? Colony-stimulating factors Interferons Interleukin (IL)-2 agonists Keratinocyte growth factors (KGFs) - ans-Colony-stimulating factors Colony-stimulating factors stimulate production of bone marrow stem cells. They are used to shorten recovery time after bone marrow transplantation and allow for higher doses of chemotherapy to be given to minimize adverse effects. Interferons Question 2 of 15 Which phrases are accurate descriptions of the role of interferons? Select all that apply. Inhibit division and replication of tumor cells Stimulate DNA and protein production in cancer cells Inhibit the activity of macrophages, neutrophils, and natural killer cells Produced in the body by activated T cells and other cells during viral replication Assist cells by producing enzymes that block viral replication and stop viral entry into healthy cells - ans-Inhibit division and replication of tumor cells