Author Question: The nurse demonstrates understanding of the appropriate use of immunosuppressant therapy by ... (Read 15 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse demonstrates understanding of the appropriate use of immunosuppressant therapy by anticipating its use in the client with which disorder?

1. Gout
2. Exophthalmus
3. Rheumatoid arthritis
4. Cancer

Question 2

Which interferons have the greatest clinical utility?

1. Gamma interferons
2. Alpha interferons
3. Beta interferons
4. Mu interferons

zoeyesther · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Gout is a disorder of uric acid, and other agents would be used to treat this disorder.
Rationale 2: This is a symptom of a thyroid disorder and would be treated with other agents.
Rationale 3: Immunosuppressants are used to diminish the immune response, as with clients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rationale 4: Immunosuppressants would be contraindicated in the client with cancer.
Global Rationale: Immunosuppressants are drugs that diminish the ability of the immune system to fight infection and disease. Immunosuppressants are used to prevent transplant rejection and to dampen hyperactive immune responses, such as those that may occur during exacerbations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Gout is a disorder of uric acid, and other agents would be used to treat this disorder. This is a symptom of a thyroid disorder and would be treated with other agents. Immunosuppressants would be contraindicated in the client with cancer.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The gamma interferons have some clinical utility, but there are interferons that are more active.
Rationale 2: The alpha interferons have the greatest clinical utility.
Rationale 3: The beta interferons have some clinical utility, but there are interferons that are more active.
Rationale 4: The mu interferons are most active in the pain response.
Global Rationale: The gamma interferons have some clinical utility, but there are interferons that are more active. The alpha interferons have the greatest clinical utility. The beta interferons have some clinical utility, but there are interferons that are more active. The mu interferons are most active in the pain response.