Nonprotein Nitrogen (2) Case Studies 7 Points Case Study #1 A 3-year-old girl was…

Nonprotein Nitrogen (2) Case Studies 7 Points Case Study #1 A 3-year-old girl was admitted with a diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia. Her admitting labora-tory data are shown in Case Study Table 12-2.1. After admission, she was treated by administration of packed red cells, 2 units of platelets, IV fluids, and allopurinol. On the second hospital day, chemother-apy was begun, using IV vincristine and prednisone and intrathecal injections of methotrexate, predni-sone, and cytosine arabinoside. She was discharged for home care 5 days later. She was continued on prednisone and allopurinol at home. She received additional chemotherapy