Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A client with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) will begin treatment with romiplostim (Nplate) to be administered by subcutaneous injection in the provider's office once per week. Which statement should the nurse plan to include when educating the client about this medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Romiplostim is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist that stimulates the bone marrow to increase platelet production, which is its primary mechanism of action in treating ITP.