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Which of the following is given to treat thrombocytopenia secondary to anti-cancer therapy and is known to stimulate progenitor megakaryocytes?

A
Filgrastim
B
Oprelvekin
C
Erythropoietin
D
Anagrelide
High-Yield Explanation
Oprelvekin or recombinant interleukin-11- used in management of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia S/E- fluid retention, hea failure, and arrhythmias. Two drugs that activate the thrombopoietin receptor: Romiplostim Eltrombopag These are used in idiopathic thrombocytopenia.

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