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silviawilliams41

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When caring for a client receiving an immunosuppressant agent, the nurse should report which of the following values?
 
  a. leukocyte count of 15,000 cells/mm3 c. neutrophil count 450 cells/mm3
  b. leukocyte count of 1,300 cells/mm3 d. neutrophil count over 500 cells/mm3

Question 2

The nurse preparing to administer cyclosporine to a client should:
 
  a. administer oral preparation undiluted.
  b. assess the client's mouth and gums.
  c. administer IV cyclosporine over one hour.
  d. monitor for febrile reactions after second dose.



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joechoochoy

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C

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Correct a., b., and c. These are values that must be reported.
Incorrect d. Neutrophil counts over 500 cells/mm3 is considered within defined limits.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Oral preparations should be diluted with milk, chocolate milk, or orange juice.
B Correct: Cyclosporine can cause gum hyperplasia, so gum condition or oral mucus membranes should be assessed.
C Incorrect: IV cyclosporine should infuse over two to six hours to prevent toxicity.
D Incorrect: This is characteristic of muromonab-CD3, not cyclosporine.




silviawilliams41

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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