Immunosuppressants include 1. gamma globulin. 2. ...

[lindiwe]

Immunosuppressants include
 
  1. gamma globulin.
  2. glucocorticoids.
  3. antipsychotics.
  4. antifungals.

Question 2

A key part of the nursing process when caring for a client who is receiving immunosuppressant therapy should be to
 
  1. assess nutritional status.
  2. monitor vital signs.
  3. assess renal function.
  4. monitor liver function studies.

[elyse44]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Gamma globulin is not a class of immunosuppressants.
Rationale 2: Glucocorticoids are a class of immunosuppressants.
Rationale 3: Antipsychotics are not a class of immunosuppressants.
Rationale 4: Antifungal is not a class of immunosuppressants.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Nutritional status is not a key priority for the client.
Rationale 2: Vital signs are important but not the key priority.
Rationale 3: Renal function is key because these drugs can cause nephrotoxicity because of physiological changes in the kidneys.
Rationale 4: Liver function studies are important, but toxicity problems would occur over time.

[lindiwe]

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