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folubunmi

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When monitoring a patient who is on immunosuppressant therapy with azathioprine (Imuran), the nurse will monitor which laboratory results?
 
  a. Serum potassium levels
  b. White blood cell (leukocyte) count
  c. Red blood cell count
  d. Serum albumin levels

Question 2

A patient has an order for cyclosporine
 
  (Sandimmune). The nurse finds that cyclosporine-modified (Neoral) is available in the automated medication cabinet. Which action by the nurse is correct?
  a. Hold the dose until the prescriber makes rounds.
  b. Give the cyclosporine-modified drug.
  c. Double-check the order, and then give the cyclosporine-modified drug.
  d. Notify the pharmacy to obtain the Sandimmune form of the drug.


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aadams68

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

cici

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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