Which patient is most likely to be taking azathioprine (Imuran) as a single agent daily instead of combination selective immunosuppressant therapy?
a. 30-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis
b. 35-year-old experiencing an acute rejection episode after a heart transplant
c. 50-year-old who received a donated kidney in a transplant 3 years ago
d. 70-year-old who has colon cancer that has metastasized to the liver
ANS: A
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