Author Question: Immunosuppressants include 1. gamma globulin. 2. glucocorticoids. 3. antipsychotics. 4. ... (Read 27 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.