The nurse is caring for a patient who received a transplant a few months ago. The patient has been taking azathioprine (Imuran) and comes to the clinic for laboratory work. Which laboratory test would the nurse anticipate for this patient?
a. Bilirubin
b. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
c. Serum azathioprine levels
d. Complete blood cell (CBC) count
ANS: D
The nurse would expect a complete blood cell count for this patient to assess for neutropenia and thrombocytopenia.
Bilirubin and BUN are not indicated with azathioprine therapy.
Azathioprine levels are not indicated in this situation; there is no evidence of toxicity that suggests the level should be measured.
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