Author Question: Which of the following is the most likely indication for the use of immunosuppressant agents? A) ... (Read 51 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following is the most likely indication for the use of immunosuppressant agents?

A) Intractable seizure disorders
B) Increased intracranial pressure
C) Organ transplantation
D) HIV/AIDS with multiple drug resistance

Question 2

A gerontological nurse is aware that age is a salient variable that must be considered during pharmacotherapy in adults. However, the nurse knows that many other important variables must also be considered, including ethnicity.

Members of which of the following ethnic groups typically require lower doses of many common medications? A) Native Americans
B) Caucasian Americans
C) Asian Americans
D) African Americans

ttt030911 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Immunosuppressant agents are used for inflammatory autoimmune disorders or to prevent or treat tissue rejection reactions in organ transplantation. Immunosuppressant agents are not administered for seizure disorders, increased intracranial pressure, or HIV/AIDS.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Caucasian Americans and African Americans are poor metabolizers of medication compared with Asian Americans; Asian Americans have the ability to metabolize and excrete medications more quickly than those of Caucasian and African descent. This often means that Asian Americans require lower doses.