The nurse explains that the use of cyclosporine as an immunosuppressant has been successful in the reduction of rejection of liver transplants because the drug:
a. increases the rate of the regeneration of liver cells.
b. can overcome complications presented by hepatitis C.
c. increases blood supply to transplant.
d. does not suppress bone marrow.
ANS: D
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant that does not cause bone marrow suppression nor does it impede healing.
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1. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 2. urinary tract infection (UTI). 3. diabetes mellitus. 4. arteriosclerotic heart disease.
In which patient situation would you expect to assess tachypnea?
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