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A patient has started azathioprine (Imuran) therapy as part of renal transplant surgery. The nurse will monitor for which expected adverse effect of azathioprine therapy?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
  a. Tremors
  b. Leukopenia
  c. Diarrhea
  d. Thrombocytopenia
  e. Hepatotoxicity
  f. Fluid retention

Question 2

The nurse follows which procedures when giving intravenous (IV) cyclosporine?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
  a. Administering it as a single IV bolus injection to minimize adverse effects
  b. Using an infusion pump to administer this medication
  c. Monitoring the patient for potential delayed adverse effects, which may be severe
  d. Monitoring the patient closely for the first 30 minutes for severe adverse effects
  e. Checking blood levels periodically during cyclosporine therapy
  f. Performing frequent oral care during therapy



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gcook

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E, F




clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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