A patient on chemotherapy develops fever of 38.5 Celsius and neutrophil count is very low. What is the recommended initial management...

Question

A patient on chemotherapy develops fever of 38.5 Celsius and neutrophil count is very low. What is the recommended initial management

Accepted Answer

Immediate IV broad-spectrum antibiotics

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Oral antibiotics at home

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Observe until fever is above 39 Celsius

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Antiviral therapy

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Supportive care only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Oncology